KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 2016: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V089000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | NINJA 1000 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-02-26 | 2018-02-01 | 2018-02-05 |
Production Dates: 2015-09-09 - 2017-12-13
Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC18-01
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3964
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
