NHTSA recall 13V328000
Electrical system
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Reported Jul 29, 201311,097 vehicles affectedKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.Built Jul 16, 2012 – Apr 27, 2013
The defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles manufactured July 16, 2012, through April 27, 2013. Due to an improper setting in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the motorcycle may stall under deceleration.
The risk
A stall under deceleration increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.