Transport Canada Recall - 2020237 -
Brand(s)
Summary
Affected products
2019 | KAWASAKI | NINJA ZX-10R, 2020 | KAWASAKI | NINJA ZX-10R
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.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
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