No image published for this recall
Kawasaki - Gear misengagement may cause transmission damage
Official notice
2 Nov 2020
Last checked
2 Nov 2020
An official NHTSA notice concerns Kawasaki - Gear misengagement may cause transmission damage. Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2020-11-02.
What to do now
Kmc will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fi-ecu software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began november 16, 2020. Owners may contact kmc customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kmc's number for this recall is mc20-10.
Units affected
799
Recall number
MC20-10
Official notice
2020-11-02
The hazard
The hazard
Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Checked manually this time?
The app watches your VIN and alerts you automatically next time — no searching, no checking back.
Turn on automatic VIN checksAffected products
Affected products
Product 1
Units affected
Risk / hazard
Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
Location 1
Affected area 1
Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand
Manufacturer
Phone
Brand: Kawasaki. Contact: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A..
Source & status
Source & status
Recall details
Recall details
Recall number
Campaign number
Units affected
Source tier
Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
View full official noticeRelated recalls
Kawasaki - Crankshaft bushing can seize and cause engine stall
18 Nov 2025Kawasaki - Crankshaft bushing can seize and cause engine stall
Kawasaki - Improper electrical ground connection between battery and frame
Kawasaki - Clutch release lever can break
Kawasaki - Ecu may improperly shift transmission to neutral
Kawasaki - Camshaft chain tensioner improperly heat-treated
Kawasaki - Transmission gears may break
Kawasaki - Police use modifications electrical system issues
Kawasaki - Police use modifications electrical system issues
Kawasaki - Loss of drive power from failed battery connection
Kawasaki - Improperly manufactured front tire fmvss 119
Kawasaki - Damaged spark plugs may cause engine stall
Weekly recall digest
Get next week's recalls before you need them.
One email every Monday — official-source recalls for your country, and nothing else. Unsubscribe from any email.
The digest is the slow lane — one email a week. For instant, severity-gated alerts the moment a notice is published, get the app.
This recall was published 2 Nov 2020. The next one won't wait for you to search.
RecallScope watches official sources for the brands and VINs you follow, and alerts you the moment a new notice is published.
