2011 Kawasaki Zx1000jbf | 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000kbf | 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000jbfl | 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000kbfl — Electrical system: wiring
Published July 21, 2011 · Recall initiated: July 19, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V363000, published July 21, 2011 and initiated July 19, 2011. Recalling firm: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.; 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000jbf | 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000kbf | 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000jbfl | 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000kbfl — Electrical system: wiring.
What's the hazard
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NINJA ZX-10R/ZX-10R ABS (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL) MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PORTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE REAR SUBFRAME AND THE REAR FENDER OR BETWEEN THE REAR SUBFRAME AND THE BOLT HOLDING THE SEAT COVER. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE HARNESS AND WIRING AND RESULT IN A SHORT BETWEEN WIRES AND THE FRAME OR WITHIN WIRES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE STOPPING SUDDENLY.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE AS NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE MAIN HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KAWASAKI
- Model
- ZX1000JBF
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Lot
- 2011 KAWASAKI ZX1000JBF | 2011 KAWASAKI ZX1000KBF | 2011 KAWASAKI ZX1000JBFL | 2011 KAWASAKI ZX1000KBFL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000jbf | 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000kbf | 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000jbfl | 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000kbfl — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V363000 on July 21, 2011. Reported hazard: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NINJA ZX-10R/ZX-10R ABS (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL) MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PORTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE REAR SUBFRAME AND THE REAR FENDER OR BETWEEN THE REAR SUBFRAME AND THE BOLT HOLDING THE SEAT COVER. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE HARNESS AND WIRING AND RESULT IN A SHORT BETWEEN WIRES AND THE FRAME OR WITHIN WIRES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE STOPPING SUDDENLY.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE AS NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE MAIN HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KAWASAKI. Model: ZX1000JBF.