NHTSA Recall 20V676000: Software (electrical system) and manual transmission (power train)
Do not drive Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 799 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kawasaki Ninja.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V676000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MC20-10 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | November 2, 2020 |
| Owner notification | November 16, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles. In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine RPM can cause the output gears of 4th or 5th to fracture when the gears re-engage.
Safety risk
Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC20-10.
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 20V676000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Ninja | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX | 2018, 2020 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002A | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002B | 2019, 2020 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002D | 2019 |
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.