Kawasaki 2018 Ninja H2 SX SE: Center stand may drop unexpectedly causing crash risk
Kawasaki recalls 2018 Ninja H2 SX SE motorcycles with a center stand that may unexpectedly drop, causing loss of control and crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement of the left center stand bracket.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Kawasaki is recalling certain 2018 Ninja H:2 SX SE motorcycles because the center stand may unexpectedly drop while riding, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact dealers for a free replacement bracket to prevent loss of control. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225089-kawasaki-2018-ninja-h2-sx-se-center-stand-may-drop.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225089-kawasaki-2018-ninja-h2-sx-se-center-stand-may-drop · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V580000
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“Kawasaki 2018 Ninja H2 SX SE: Center stand may drop unexpectedly causing crash risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225089-kawasaki-2018-ninja-h2-sx-se-center-stand-may-drop. Based on NHTSA recall #18V580000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V580000).
Why it’s dangerous
The center stand spring's pin may shift or fall off due to improper welding, causing the stand to drop unexpectedly. This can drag the bike while riding, leading to loss of control and crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE motorcycles (model ZXT02BJ) are affected. Riders using these bikes without the fix are at risk of losing control and crashing.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE motorcycles with model code ZXT02BJ. The recall applies to bikes sold in the U.S. between specific dates.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealers for Replacement
Dealers will replace the left center stand bracket free of charge. Contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 for details.
What NHTSA says to do
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket, free of charge. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC18-05.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V580000 (August 30, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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