Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20120716
End Date Of Manufacturing
20130427
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
11097
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20130805
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Report Received Date
20130729
Record Creation Date
20130805
Defect Summary
Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles manufactured July 16, 2012, through April 27, 2013. Due to an improper setting in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the motorcycle may stall under deceleration.
Consequence Summary
A stall under deceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
