2011-2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 12V369000
4,170 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Makes
- Kawasaki
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Potential units affected
- 4,170 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2012-08-01
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R
- 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R
What’s the 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.
What could happen?
If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an increased risk of a crash, leading to personal injury or death.
What’s the fix?
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.