KAWASAKI 2016 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R
Brand
KAWASAKI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2016 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R vehicles due to steering issues. If the steering damper bracket mounting bolts break, the steering damper bracket would detach and could interfere with steering the motorcycle, increa.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026