Kawasaki recall: Electrical system
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles. In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine RPM can cause the output gears of 4th or 5th to fracture when the gears re-engage.
What could happen
Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC20-10.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Ninja 2018–2020
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx 2018, 2020
- Kawasaki Zx1002A 2018–2020
- Kawasaki Zx1002B 2019–2020
- Kawasaki Zx1002D 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V676000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 2, 2020
- Owners notified
- Nov 16, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 799
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Software; Power train › Manual transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- MC20-10
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kawasaki recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 9, 2022
- Kawasaki recall: Suspension Jul 30, 2021
- Kawasaki recall: Structure Aug 30, 2018
- Kawasaki recall: Engine and engine cooling Jul 30, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.