Kawasaki in the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission.
The short version
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported a problem with the electrical system software. Here is what owners need to know.
In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine RPM can cause the output gears of 4th or 5th to fracture when the gears re-engage.
Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-676.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX |
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