NHTSA Campaign 18V580000
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A..
NHTSA campaign 18V580000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding.
- The risk
- The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket, free of charge. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC18-05.
- 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 18V580000 (1)
Kawasaki (1)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V580000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.