NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
The 2016 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r has 1 NHTSA recall and 3 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING
NHTSA #16V102000Reported February 23, 2016 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Defect description
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10R ABS motorcycles, models ZX1000RGFAL, ZX1000RGFL, ZX1000SGFAL and ZX1000SGFL, manufactured October 28, 2015, to January 18, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the steering damper bracket mounting bolts may break due to being over tightened.
Safety consequence
If the steering damper bracket mounting bolts break, the steering damper bracket would detach and could interfere with steering the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering damper bracket mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 29, 2016. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC16-03.
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.