NHTSA Recall 11V363000: Electrical system: wiring
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,480 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Kawasaki ZX1000JBF.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V363000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | July 19, 2011 |
| Owner notification | July 25, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the motorcycle stalls while being ridden, there could be a crash resulting in injury or death.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V363000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki ZX1000JBF | 2011 |
| Kawasaki ZX1000JBFL | 2011 |
| Kawasaki ZX1000KBF | 2011 |
| Kawasaki ZX1000KBFL | 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.