Recall 11V-363: 2011 Kawasaki ZX1000JBF, 2011 Kawasaki ZX1000JBFL and 2 more

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jul 19, 2011, covering about 2,480 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-363
Report date
Jul 19, 2011
Vehicles affected
2,480
Owners notified
Jul 25, 2011

The problem

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.

The risk

If the motorcycle stalls while being ridden, there could be a crash resulting in injury or death.

The 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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V363000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kawasaki ZX1000JBF2011All years
Kawasaki ZX1000JBFL2011All years
Kawasaki ZX1000KBF2011All years
Kawasaki ZX1000KBFL2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-363?

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 is recall 11V-363 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.