Electrical systemRecall 13V-328 · 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 13V-328 covers 11,097 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V328000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
A stall under deceleration increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 16, 2012 to April 27, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Motorcycle stallingNHTSA