Kawasaki Ninja 1000 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 1, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recalls 2016–2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000

Recall number

18V089000

Brand / firm

Kawasaki

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,964 units

Why it was recalled

If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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 to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.