NHTSA Recall 13V328000
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2013-07-29. An estimated 11,097 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A stall under deceleration increases the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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.