Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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July 13, 2016

(Campaign #: MC16-04)

Shock Absorbers may Leak Oil and Lose Function

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro motorcycles manufactured February 4, 2016 through June 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the shock absorbers may leak oil and lose their function.

NHTSA ID: 16V535000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1,282

Consequence Summary:

Loss of function of the shock absorbers may affect the motorcycle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC16-04.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 56.42

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February 23, 2016

(Campaign #: MC16-03)

Steering Damper Bracket Separation

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10R ABS motorcycles, models ZX1000RGFAL, ZX1000RGFL, ZX1000SGFAL and ZX1000SGFL, manufactured October 28, 2015, to January 18, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the steering damper bracket mounting bolts may break due to being over tightened.

NHTSA ID: 16V102000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 544

Consequence Summary:

If the steering damper bracket mounting bolts break, the steering damper bracket would detach and could interfere with steering the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering damper bracket mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 29, 2016. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC16-03.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 88.38

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