Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V102000 Reported February 23, 2016

Steering damper bracket separation

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · N/A · 544 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V102000
Manufacturer Campaign
MC16-03
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
544
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 23, 2016
Completion Rate
88.38

Defect Summary

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a. (kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2016 ninja zx-10r and ninja zx-10r abs motorcycles, models zx1000rgfal, zx1000rgfl, zx1000sgfal and zx1000sgfl, manufactured october 28, 2015, to january 18, 2016. in the affected motorcycles, the steering damper bracket mounting bolts may break due to being over tightened.

Safety Consequence

If the steering damper bracket mounting bolts break, the steering damper bracket would detach and could interfere with steering the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering damper bracket mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall began february 29, 2016. owners may contact kmc customer service at 1-866-802-9381. kawasaki's number for this recall is mc16-03.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 16V102000 or campaign MC16-03.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V102000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V102000?

NHTSA recall 16V102000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on February 23, 2016. It addresses: Steering damper bracket separation. The recall affects approximately 544 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V102000 or the manufacturer campaign number MC16-03. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.