2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1, 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1-L Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY CONTAIN A CASTING FLAW WHICH…
NHTSA campaign 04V373000 · Wheels · filed Jul 22, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY CONTAIN A CASTING FLAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL FAILURE.
The risk
THIS WHEEL FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC04-08.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | Ninja ZX-10R | 2004 |
| Kawasaki | ZX1000-C1 | 2004 |
| Kawasaki | ZX1000-C1-L | 2004 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V373000 (manufacturer number MC04-08). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.