Ninja 250R recall

rat_race

Anyone else get a letter in the post? I got one today. Interesting.

On eligible units of Ninja 250R models, the vehicle down sensor's operation may be affected by vibration through its mounting bracket under certain operating conditions. This could cause the engine to stop running.

The solution is to replace the down sensor bracket.

What is a down sensor? Think it's a sensor to switch off the engine if the bike goes on its side. Aka tipover/TO sensor.

Topper Harley

Do you know if this just relevant to 2012 Ninjas or all Ninjas since 2008?

Mine in 09, doesn't seem to have ever been effected affected to my knowledge.

My guess would be that a down sensor is either, as you suggest, to switch off the engine if the bike goes on its side or possibly to switch off the engine when in gear and the side stand goes down.

rat_race

Topper Harley wrote: »

Do you know if this just relevant to 2012 Ninjas or all Ninjas since 2008?

Mine in 09, doesn't seem to have ever been effected to my knowledge.

My guess would be that a down sensor is either, as you suggest, to switch off the engine if the bike goes on its side or possibly to switch off the engine when in gear and the side stand goes down.

Well this is a 2010, not 2012. A quick google shows some 2009 models affected in places. I can't say for sure...but I'd say they're identical bikes. Although, if you got no letter, maybe not. Call Bikeworld to see...they're actually the ones who posted the letter.

I can't only recall my engine cutting once...arely. And I was going fast, in a straight line. I'm not even sure if I made that up on my own head or if it happened. Never been an issue for me...

daenerysstormborn3

If you're concerned give your local dealer a shout, they should be able to find out for you.

Topper Harley

Just spotted an envelope lying on the ground in my front garden and out I goes to investigate. Addressed to me, it had obviously been dropped by the postman and sure enough it was from Bikeworld informing me of the recall. So that confirms that then.

The repair...will take approximately 45 minutes to complete...at no cost to you.

Happy days!

But not ones to miss an opportunity, they've even thrown in a special offer of a 10% discount off all servicing on Ninja 250s. Good idea but not necessary for me, thanks.

All the cars I've owned over the years and I've never had a recall and I've had this bike 5 minutes and I get this. I feel like I've really accomplished something today.

Wossack

rat_race wrote: »

Anyone else get a letter in the post? I got one today. Interesting.



The solution is to replace the down sensor bracket.

What is a down sensor? Think it's a sensor to switch off the engine if the bike goes on its side. Aka tipover/TO sensor.

tip over sensor yea

basically cuts power to the fuel injection, so the engine doesnt continue to run if it falls over. Lights will still work, starter will still spin, just the engine wont start. Typically resets itself when the bike is righted again

I imagine its the sensor bracket coming loose from the subframe, slipping, and tripping the TO sensor

really dont want this happening while going round a corner at any speed...

I believe the below website is good for recall information, though Ive not used it in a while, so might be out of date:
tip over sensor yea

basically cuts power to the fuel injection, so the engine doesnt continue to run if it falls over

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp

Wonda-Boy

rat_race wrote: »

Anyone else get a letter in the post? I got one today. Interesting.



The solution is to replace the down sensor bracket.

What is a down sensor? Think it's a sensor to switch off the engine if the bike goes on its side. Aka tipover/TO sensor.

What year of manufacture is it affecting Rat? :eek:

Topper Harley

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

What year of manufacture is it affecting Rat? :eek:

Mine is 2009 and rat-races is 2010, so certainly 2009-2010, but my guess would be that it could affect all 2008-2012 models if they've only just spotted the problem.

thomashood10

Topper Harley wrote: »

Just spotted an envelope lying on the ground in my front garden and out I goes to investigate. Addressed to me, it had obviously been dropped by the postman and sure enough it was from Bikeworld informing me of the recall. So that confirms that then.


Happy days!

But not ones to miss an opportunity, they've even thrown in a special offer of a 10% discount off all servicing on Ninja 250s. Good idea but not necessary for me, thanks.

All the cars I've owned over the years and I've never had a recall and I've had this bike 5 minutes and I get this. I feel like I've really accomplished something today.

Yeh same, felt neat in an odd way lol

Got mine today, mines a 2011 Ninja so I guess they're affected too. Not bothered at all, gives me an excuse to browse around the store for 45 mins. Need to pick up some bits and pieces anyway.

Topper Harley

thomashood10 wrote: »

Yeh same, felt neat in an odd way lol

Got mine today, mines a 2011 Ninja so I guess they're affected too. Not bothered at all, gives me an excuse to browse around the store for 45 mins. Need to pick up some bits and pieces anyway.

I was thinking the exact same think, good excuse to browse around. I'll just have to be careful not to spend money I don't have.

nerrad1983

Got mine in the post today

Mine is 2008 so guessing its a problem with them all

Must remember to leave credit card at home that day :rolleyes: