Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Thailand. Owner complaints on file from Jul 29, 2025 to Jul 29, 2025.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-146 | Mar 6, 2025 | Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A | Powertrain | 3,742 | Part replacement |
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1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
The contact owned a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and making a turn downhill on a mountain, the contact applied the front brakes, but the front brake lever travelled to the grip, and the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact applied the rear brakes, which engaged, but the vehicle failed to complete the turn. The vehicle drove straightforward over dirt, drove on a cliff, over the edge of an embankment, and crashed onto the ground. No police report was filed. The motorcycle was towed and totaled. The contact sustained injuries, sought medical assistance, and was still being evaluated. The contact was currently aware of injuries on left shoulder, ribs, heart, right knee, left elbow, neck, and head. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.
NHTSA complaint 11676966Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.