Recall 12V064000: 2009–2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and 1 other model
- Report received
- Feb 17, 2012
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.
- Potentially affected
- 20,512vehicles
- Model years
- 2008–2012
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10r, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6r motorcycles manufactured from december 14, 2007 through july 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.
Possible consequence
If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 24, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 949-770-0400.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R0 complaints
- 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R0 complaints
- 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R0 complaints
- 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R5 complaints
- 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R0 complaints
- 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R1 complaints
- 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.