Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r 2004-2010

Model Ninja Zx-10r made by Kawasaki got 13 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and steering. There was one recall concerning wheels .

Car model

Name	Recalls	Consumer Complaints
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r 2004	1	13
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r 2008	1	0
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r 2009	2	0
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r 2010	1	0

Ninja zx-10r year 2004

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2004

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
WHEELS
04V373000	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.	from 01/06/2004 to 03/30/2004	V (Vehicle)	4995	08/09/2004	MFR	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.	07/22/2004	08/04/2004
Defect Summary	On certain motorcycles, the front wheel may contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure.
Consequence Summary	This wheel failure could potentially result in a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the front wheel. the recall began on august 9, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Notes	Kawasaki recall no. mc04-08.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
06/19/2004		3
	Problems with transmission shifting gears. mr it was hard for the consumer to get the vehicle to shift into third or sixth gear. when the vehicle was in motion the consumer found it hard to shift to the third gear and almost got hit by a tractor trailer because he was unable to shift immediately. this was one of several incidents. (kawasaki zx-10r ninja) sc consumer sold motorcycle due to the problems encountered. mjj jb
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
08/28/2004		1
	Consumer was operating subject motorcycle on august 28, 2004, lost control of the motorcycle, hit a curb, and was thrown from the motorcycle. the consumer was thrown into a tree and died upon impact. recall notification letter (nhtsa campaign number 04v-373000) was postmarked (ca) 2 days prior to date of fatality incident; however, recall notification letter was not delivered to new jersey address until after the incident had occurred. sergeant dennis gorman (nj police department) furnished complaint information. for further additional information, please contact sergeant d. gorman at 732-726-2315. ak mjj
STRUCTURE - BODY
05/30/2012	32000
	Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx10r motorcycle. the contact stated that there was a very heavy vibration in the handle bars. the contact later noticed that the frame was cracked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that they were not familiar with the failure. no repairs were performed. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the motorcycle to a dealer for evaluation. the failure mileage was 32000. the vin was unavailable.
05/30/2012	32000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx10r motorcycle. the contact stated that there was a very heavy vibration in the handle bars. the contact later noticed that the frame was cracked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that they were not familiar with the failure. no repairs were performed. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the motorcycle to a dealer for evaluation. the failure mileage was 32000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
06/08/2012	18000
	Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx-10r motorcycle. the contact stated that the motorcycle frame developed a crack along the welds. the motorcycle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 18,000.
05/30/2012	32000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx10r. the contact stated that he was driving the vehicle and felt a very heavy vibration in the handle bars. the contact got off the motorcycle and noticed that the frame was cracked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they informed the contact that they never seen anything like that and would not repair the vehicle under warranty because it was expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they wanted the contact to take the motorcycle to a dealer for evaluation. the failure mileage was 32000. the vin was unavailable. ap
06/08/2012	18000
	Tl - the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx-10r motorcycle. the contact stated that the motorcycle frame developed a crack along the welds. the motorcycle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 18,000. kmj
06/08/2012	18000
	Tl - the contact owns a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx-10r. the contact stated that the motorcycle frame had developed a crack along the welds. the motorcycle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 18,000. pm
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
07/01/2004	6053	1	04/01/2004
	Dt: the contact noticed the main frame and swing arm cracked three months after purchase. as a result, the rear tire was tilted two degrees to the left. the vehicle is currently being repaired. ak updated 1/4/2006 - nm

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
CA	REDWOOD CITY		REDWOOD CITY KAWASAKI HONDA KTM	650-364-1104