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Vehicle recall 12V064000 · February 17, 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and Ninja ZX-10R

Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10R, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6R motorcycles manufactured from December 14, 2007 through July 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.
Consequence
If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 24, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 949-770-0400.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V064000
Reported to NHTSA
February 17, 2012
Filed by
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Owner notification
February 24, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
20,512
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery; Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Recall 12V064000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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