Recall 18V580000: 2018 Kawasaki Ninja

Report received

Aug 30, 2018

Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Potentially affected

390vehicles

Model years

2018

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 Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding.

Possible consequence

The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket, free of charge. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC18-05.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Kawasaki Ninja2 complaints