NHTSA Recall 11V363000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V363000; Date: Jul. 19, 2011
If the motorcycle stalls while being ridden, there could be a crash resulting in injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Kawasaki Zx1000jbf; 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000jbfl; 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000kbf; 2011 Kawasaki Zx1000kbfl
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. , U. S. A.
Affected Units:: 2,480
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 25, 2011
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