EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Kawasaki “Ninja ZX-6R” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03056/25
Summary
The crankcase fastening bolts may have been over-tightened. This could result in a seizure of the crankshaft main bearing and unusual noises, and in the worst case could cause the engine to shut down, causing an accident and serious injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
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Product
Motorcycle — Kawasaki
- Brand
- Kawasaki
- Name / model
- Ninja ZX-6R · e1*168/2013*00330*00 (ZX636J)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: 31.7.2023 - 28.5.2025
- Recall information: https://www.ktisc.eu/login
What is the risk?
- The crankcase fastening bolts may have been over-tightened. This could result in a seizure of the crankshaft main bearing and unusual noises, and in the worst case could cause the engine to shut down, causing an accident and serious injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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