NHTSA recall 18V580000
Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
Kawasaki Ninja
Reported Aug 30, 2018390 vehicles affectedKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.Maker’s number MC18-05Built Dec 11, 2017 – Apr 16, 2018
The defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding.
The risk
The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.