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2 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles. In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine RPM can cause the output gears of 4th or 5th to fracture when the gears re-engage.

    NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until the recall repair is done.

    Risk
    Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    KMC will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC20-10.

    NHTSA campaign 20V676000 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Reported 03/11/2020

  2. STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

    Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding.

    Risk
    The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket, free of charge. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC18-05.

    NHTSA campaign 18V580000 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Reported 30/08/2018

Is your 2018 Kawasaki Ninja affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2020-11-03. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Kawasaki, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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