NHTSA Recall 18V580000
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Component: Structure. Reported 2018-08-30. An estimated 390 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: MC18-05
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.