KAWASAKI ZX1000E9F 2009: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V063000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | ZX1000E9F | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-02-23 | 2009-02-20 | 2009-02-20 |
Production Dates: 2008-11-05 - 2009-02-02
Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 950
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 950 MY 2009 NINJA ZX10R "ZX1000E9F/E9FA/E9FAL" MOTORCYCLES. THE TIMING INSPECTION CAPS ON THE STARTER CLUTCH COVER MAY COME LOOSE DUE TO IMPROPER TIGHTENING AND FALL OUT, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE.
THIS COULD CREATE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE TIMING INSPECTION CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
