A fire risk has forced Kawasaki Australia to recalled 54 Ninja ZX-10R, RR and R SE models over an engine management issue.
The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says:
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming may cause the engine to after fire when the Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) function is used under heavy engine load (high rpm and throttle opening over 50%). This may cause the air suction valves to become deformed and/or broken. Continued use of the motorcycle with this condition may also damage surrounding parts. If this occurs, there is an increased risk of fire or accident and injury to the rider or other road users.
Owners will be advised by mail to contact an authorised Kawasaki Dealership to arrange a time to have a modification completed free of charge.
Click here for your nearest authorised Kawasaki dealer.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS
Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.
In Australia, recall notices are issued by the manufacturer and the Department of Infrastructure through a voluntary industry code under the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
While any recall is not good news for the manufacturer, it shows that they are largely diligent in fixing problems.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
• USA
• Canada
VINs of affected bikes
| ZX1002EKFA |
| JKBZXVE15KA000323 |
| JKBZXVE17KA000324 |
| JKBZXVE19KA000325 |
| JKBZXVE10KA000326 |
| JKBZXVE12KA000327 |
| JKBZXVE13KA000367 |
| JKBZXVE15KA000368 |
| JKBZXVE17KA000369 |
| JKBZXVE13KA000370 |
| JKBZXVE15KA000371 |
| JKBZXVE15KA001004 |
| JKBZXVE19KA001006 |
| JKBZXVE10KA001007 |
| JKBZXVE12KA001008 |
| JKBZXVE16KA001917 |
| JKBZXVE18KA001918 |
| JKBZXVE1XKA001919 |
| JKBZXVE16KA001920 |
| JKBZXVE18KA001921 |
| JKBZXVE13KA002457 |
| JKBZXVE15KA002458 |
| JKBZXVE17KA002459 |
| JKBZXVE11KA002537 |
| JKBZXVE13KA002538 |
| JKBZXVE15KA002539 |
| JKBZXVE13KA002541 |
| JKBZXVE15KA002587 |
| JKBZXVE17KA002588 |
| JKBZXVE19KA002589 |
| JKBZXVE15KA002590 |
| ZX1002ELFA |
| JKBZXVE18LA004271 |
| JKBZXVE1XLA004272 |
| JKBZXVE11LA004273 |
| JKBZXVE13LA004274 |
| JKBZXVE15LA004275 |
| ZX1002GKF |
| JKBZXVG14KA000004 |
| JKBZXVG18KA000006 |
| JKBZXVG13KA000009 |
| JKBZXVG1XKA000010 |
| JKBZXVG15KA000013 |
| JKBZXVG19KA000015 |
| JKBZXVG10KA000016 |
| JKBZXVG12KA000017 |
| JKBZXVG14KA000018 |
| JKBZXVG14KA000021 |
| JKBZXVG18KA000023 |
| JKBZXVG13KA000141 |
| JKBZXVG15KA000142 |
| ZX1002HKF |
| JKBZXVH16KA000004 |
| JKBZXVH18KA000005 |
| JKBZXVH1XKA000006 |
| JKBZXVH11KA000010 |
| JKBZXVH13KA000011 |
| JKBZXVH15KA000012 |