The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V328000·Announced 2013-07-29

Kawasaki Recalls 2013 Ninja 300 Motorcycles for ECU Stall Risk

Kawasaki is recalling 2013 Ninja 300 motorcycles because an ECU error may cause the bike to stall during deceleration, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle stalling) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain model year 2013 Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles manufactured between July 16, 2012, and April 27, 2013. The recall involves 11,097 vehicles.

The defect is caused by an improper setting in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which may cause the motorcycle to stall under deceleration. This stall increases the risk of a crash.

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU to correct the issue. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI NINJA 300
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
11,097

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NINJA 300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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