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NHTSA Recall 13V328000: Electrical system

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,097 vehicles. It affects 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300.

11,097
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2013
owners notified (August 5)
NHTSA campaign13V328000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedJuly 29, 2013
Owner notificationAugust 5, 2013
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles manufactured July 16, 2012, through April 27, 2013. Due to an improper setting in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the motorcycle may stall under deceleration.

Safety risk

A stall under deceleration increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V328000

Make and modelModel years
Kawasaki Ninja 3002013

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.