Kawasaki recall: Power train
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2016-2018 ZX-10R and ZX-10RR (ZX1000R, ZX1000S, and ZX1000Z) motorcycles. A high impact force may cause the transmission gears to break during shifting.
What could happen
If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 2nd, 3rd, 4th output gears and the 2nd input gear, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. The recall began on February 26, 2018. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC18-01.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V089000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 1, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,964
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 9, 2015 to Dec 13, 2017
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- MC18-01
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kawasaki recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 9, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.