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Kawasaki ZX-10R Recall 12V369: Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 12V369, reported August 1, 2012, 4,170 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V369KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Problem
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ZX-10R (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL/JCF/JCFL/KCF/KCFL) 'NINJA' motorcycles. Engine oil may leak from the crankcase at the starter mounting point and pool on top of the crankcase. Continued use in this condition can allow oil to spill over onto the rear tire.
Risk
If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an increased risk of a crash, leading to personal injury or death.
Remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will remove the starter and seal the crankcase, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 8, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Notes
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Kawasaki ZX-10R20112012