Recall 18V089000: 2016–2018 Kawasaki Ninja

NHTSA flags this campaign with a do-not-drive advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Feb 1, 2018

Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Potentially affected

3,964vehicles

Model years

2016–2018

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 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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 2016 Kawasaki Ninja0 complaints
• 2017 Kawasaki Ninja0 complaints
• 2018 Kawasaki Ninja2 complaints