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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: 2023 ZX400SPFNL Motorcycles Recalled for Engine Stall Risk

Agency Publication Date: July 26, 2023
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Summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling 991 of its 2023 ZX400SPFNL motorcycles because the alternator can fail. A loose connection between the rotor and crankshaft may cause the engine to stall suddenly while riding. Dealers will inspect the motorcycle and tighten the rotor bolt as necessary for free.

Risk

The engine may stall unexpectedly due to a failed alternator connection. An engine stall while the motorcycle is in motion can increase the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your motorcycle is a 2023 Kawasaki ZX400SPFNL model.
  2. Contact an authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the rotor bolt.
  3. If you have questions, contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
  4. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Inspect and tighten the rotor bolt

How to: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rotor bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owners should contact their dealer or KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Kawasaki ZX400SPFNL
Part / Model:
ZX400SPFNL

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V515000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Sold By: authorized Kawasaki dealers
Units Affected: 991 vehicles(10% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: August 14, 2023
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.nhtsa.gov. Please be reminded of the following requirements: You are required to submit a draft owner notification letter to this office no less than five days prior to mailing it to the customers. Also, copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner). Please be reminded that under 49 U.S.C. § 30112(a)(3), it is illegal for a manufacturer, to sell, offer for sale, import, or introduce or deliver into interstate commerce, a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment that contains a safety defect once the manufacturer has notified NHTSA about that safety defect. This prohibition does not apply once the motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment has been remedied according to the manufacturer's instructions. As stated in 49 U.S.C. § 30118(f), submission of eight consecutive quarterly reports followed by three annual reports is required. As described in 573.7, submission of the first of eight consecutive quarterly status reports is required within one month after the close of the calendar quarter in which notification to purchasers occurs. Therefore, the first quarterly report will be due on, or before, 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter. The first of three consecutive annual status reports will be due on, or before, 1 year after the eighth quarterly report was submitted.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: August 15, 2023

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