2009 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r | 2008 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r | 2010 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r | 2012 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r | 2011 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Published February 21, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 17, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V064000, published February 21, 2012 and initiated February 17, 2012. Recalling firm: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.; 2009 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r | 2008 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r | 2010 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r | 2012 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r | 2011 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KAWASAKI
- Model
- NINJA ZX-10R
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Lot
- 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R | 2008 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R | 2010 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R | 2012 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R | 2011 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r | 2008 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r | 2010 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r | 2012 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r | 2011 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V064000 on February 21, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KAWASAKI. Model: NINJA ZX-10R.