Transport Canada Recall - 2020237 -
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Motorcycle recalled by
Issue
Vehicle - Engine
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2019 | KAWASAKI | NINJA ZX-10R, 2020 | KAWASAKI | NINJA ZX-10R
Issue
Issue:
On certain motorcycles, the engine could backfire when the quick shift function is used at high engine load. If this happens, the air suction valve(s) could become damaged. As a result, hot exhaust gas could blow back through a damaged air suction valve(s) and melt surrounding parts.
Safety Risk:
An exhaust leak could damage parts and create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Kawasaki will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to reprogram the engine control unit (ECU). Dealers will also replace the air suction valves and inspect surrounding parts. Damaged parts will be will be replaced as required.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Motorcycle
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-79843
Transport Canada
ID
2020237
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