Recall 12V369000: 2011–2012 Kawasaki ZX10R

Report received

Aug 1, 2012

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

4,170vehicles

Model years

2011–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an increased risk of a crash, leading to personal injury or death.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Kawasaki ZX10R0 complaints
• 2012 Kawasaki ZX10R0 complaints