KAWASAKI ZX1000 2017: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V089000

Make Model Year
KAWASAKI ZX1000 2017
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.