CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (1 report).
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2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2012 Kawasaki ZX1400 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400.
Most common 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE RIDING MY NEW MOTORCYCLE THE ENGINE BLEW UP AND SPRAYED MOTOR OIL IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE. I LOST TRACTION AND ALMOST CRASHED. THE OIL WAS ALSO ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND WAS SMOKING BADLY - IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I HAVE SINCE FOUND THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOPLE AND THAT THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. THE OIL PUMP COVER LEAKS, WHICH CAUSES OIL STARVATION TO CRITICAL BEARINGS IN THE ENGINE, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. AN AFTERMARKET COMPANY, MUZZY, SELLS A STRONGER OIL PUMP COVER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM... BUT I FEEL THAT KAWASAKI SHOULD CORRECT THEIR OWN DESIGN FLAW. I HAVE CONTACTED KAWASAKI ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT THEY CLAIM TO
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KAWASAKI ZX14R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH WHEELS WERE BENT FROM NORMAL RIDING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHEELS AT $1200 EACH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEFECT OF THE WHEELS AND OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
2012 Kawasaki ZX1400 questions
Does the 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400 has been fixed?
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