NHTSA recall 18V089000
Power train › Manual transmission
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Reported Feb 1, 20183,964 vehicles affectedKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.Maker’s number MC18-01Built Sep 9, 2015 – Dec 13, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.