Kawasaki Recalls 2018 Ninja H2 SX SE Motorcycles for Center Stand Defect
Kawasaki is recalling 2018 Ninja H2 SX SE motorcycles because a center stand spring pin may detach, causing the stand to drag and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (center stand) that can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded. As a result, the pin may shift or fall off, causing the spring to detach and the center stand to drop to the ground unexpectedly and drag while riding.
The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. This defect affects the structural integrity of the motorcycle's kickstand/center stand component.
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. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- KAWASAKI NINJA
- Brand
- KAWASAKI
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 390
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
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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