Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2011

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2011. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 19, 2011

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WIRING HARNESS

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NINJA ZX-10R/ZX-10R ABS (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL) MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PORTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE REAR SUBFRAME AND THE REAR FENDER OR BETWEEN THE REAR SUBFRAME AND THE BOLT HOLDING THE SEAT COVER. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE HARNESS AND WIRING AND RESULT IN A SHORT BETWEEN WIRES AND THE FRAME OR WITHIN WIRES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE STOPPING SUDDENLY.

NHTSA ID: 11V363000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 2,480

Consequence Summary:

IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHILE BEING RIDDEN, THERE COULD BE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE AS NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE MAIN HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 8, 2011

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INNER TUBE

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VN900D, VULCAN CLASSIC LT, MOTORCYCLES. THE TIRE INNER TUBES MIGHT HAVE BEEN PINCHED DURING THE MOUNTING OF THE TIRES. DAMAGE TO THE INNER TUBES COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE.

NHTSA ID: 11V313000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 436

Consequence Summary:

LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY DAMAGED TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 8, 2011

(Campaign #: MC11-04)

FUEL TANK SUPPORT PAD

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 KLX250 MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK COULD LEAK FROM CRACKS AT THE SPOT WELD(S) ON THE SIDE MOUNT TABS DUE TO STRESS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND A FRAME-MOUNTED RUBBER DAMPER.

NHTSA ID: 11V316000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 9,460

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF SPARK OR FLAME COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE FUEL TANK AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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