Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. engine control unit (ECU) programming may cause the engine to backfire when the quick shift function is used under high engine load, possibly resulting in damage to the air suction valves.
The short version
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported a problem with the electrical system software. Here is what owners need to know.
The engine control unit (ECU) programming may cause the engine to backfire when the quick shift function is used under high engine load, possibly resulting in damage to the air suction valves.
Damaged air suction valves may allow high temperature exhaust gas to blow back through and melt surrounding parts, increasing the risk of a fire.
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU and inspect the air suction valves and surrounding parts, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-307.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 20V-307 |
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