2016-2018 Kawasaki NINJA 1000 - Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V089000
3,964 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Makes
- Kawasaki
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Potential units affected
- 3,964 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-02-01
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Kawasaki NINJA 1000
- 2017 Kawasaki NINJA 1000
- 2016 Kawasaki NINJA 1000
What’s the 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.
What could happen?
If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s 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.