The new-generation Kawasaki Ultra Jet Ski series is being recalled in Australia because rain water can collect in the engine compartment and the electrical harness may not be sealed properly.
The faults may lead to an engine stall, which could cause injury to a rider if the craft stops suddenly while travelling at speed.
According to the safety recall notice:
Rainwater can collect in the engine compartment if the Jet Ski is stored outside and uncovered, which may result in the engine compartment filling with water.
Some models also have main electrical harnesses that may not be sufficiently sealed, and may allow water to enter the harness.
There is a risk of serious injury if corrosion occurs in the engine compartment or wiring harness, as it may cause the engine to stall during use.
According to the recall notice published by the Australian consumer protection authority, approximately 400 of the new-generation Kawasaki Ultra Jet Ski models are affected.
The recall applies to 2022 Kawasaki Ultra 310 supercharged Jet Skis and 2023 Kawasaki Ultra 160 non-supercharged Jet Skis.
According to the list of hull identification numbers published by authorities online, approximately 350 examples of the Kawasaki Ultra Jet Ski models require two recall fixes – an “engine compartment defect” and a “wiring harness defect”.
And approximately 50 examples of the Kawasaki Ultra Jet Ski models require only the “engine compartment defect” to be rectified.
According to the recall notice, the rectification work applies to Kawasaki Ultra 160 and Kawasaki Ultra 310 models sold in Australia from 1 January 2022 to 3 November 2023.
The recall notice was updated in February 2024.
To find out if your Kawasaki Ultra Jet Ski is affected, click this link and scroll down to the VIN download link.
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