Vehicle recall 04V373000 · July 22, 2004
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, ZX1000-C1 and 1 more model
On certain motorcycles, the front wheel may contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the front wheel may contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure.
- Consequence
- This wheel failure could potentially result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V373000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 22, 2004
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC04-08
- Owner notification
- August 9, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,995
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2004): 2004
- Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 (2004): 2004
- Kawasaki ZX1000-C1-L (2004): 2004
Has your Kawasaki been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kawasaki dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.