CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2016-2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 motorcycles, a high impact force during shifting may cause the transmission gears to break. If the gears break, the rider can lose control of the motorcycle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. Kawasaki will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the 2nd, 3rd and 4th output gears and the 2nd input gear at no cost. Owners can contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. customer service at 1-866-802-9381 and reference recall number MC18-01. You can also check your motorcycle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | 201620172018 |
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