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2024 KAWASAKI NINJA 500 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

crash1 injured · 2115142 · 2025-07-29

Vehicle

Make
KAWASAKI
Model
NINJA 500
Year
2024
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Miles at failure
500
Speed
35 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

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.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11676966
Machine
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