2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, the front wheel may contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This wheel failure could potentially result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front wheel. the recall began on august 9, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
The frame has cracked at where the motor mount IS located,,i understand this IS a common issue and needs to be fixed ..it fell over one night ..i don't have photos right now
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx10r motorcycle. The contact stated that there was a very heavy vibration in the handle bars. The contact later noticed that the frame was cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that they were not familiar with the…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx10r motorcycle. The contact stated that there was a very heavy vibration in the handle bars. The contact later noticed that the frame was cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that they were not familiar with the failure. No repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the motorcycle to a dealer for evaluation. The failure mileage was 32000. The vin was unavailable.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx-10r motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle frame developed a crack along the welds. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 18,000.
- Structure › Frame and members
Dt: the contact noticed the main frame and swing arm cracked three months after purchase. as a result, the rear tire was tilted two degrees to the left. the vehicle IS currently being repaired. *Ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Consumer was operating subject motorcycle on august 28, 2004, lost control of the motorcycle, hit a curb, and was thrown from the motorcycle. The consumer was thrown into a tree and died upon impact. Recall notification letter (nhtsa campaign number 04v-373000) was postmarked (ca) 2 days prior to…
Consumer was operating subject motorcycle on august 28, 2004, lost control of the motorcycle, hit a curb, and was thrown from the motorcycle. The consumer was thrown into a tree and died upon impact. Recall notification letter (nhtsa campaign number 04v-373000) was postmarked (ca) 2 days prior to date of fatality incident; however, recall notification letter was not delivered to new jersey address until after the incident had occurred. Sergeant dennis gorman (nj police department) furnished complaint information. For further additional information, please contact sergeant d. Gorman at 732-726-2315. *Ak *mjj
- Power train › Manual transmission
Problems with transmission shifting gears. *mr it was hard for the consumer to get the vehicle to shift into third or sixth gear. when the vehicle was in motion the consumer found it hard to shift to the third gear and almost got hit by a tractor trailer because he was unable to shift…
Problems with transmission shifting gears. *mr it was hard for the consumer to get the vehicle to shift into third or sixth gear. when the vehicle was in motion the consumer found it hard to shift to the third gear and almost got hit by a tractor trailer because he was unable to shift immediately. this was one of several incidents. (kawasaki zx-10r ninja) *sc consumer sold motorcycle due to the problems encountered. *mjj *jb
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