Engine and engine coolingRecall 12V-369 · 2011–2012 Kawasaki ZX-10r
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall 12V-369 covers 4,170 2011–2012 Kawasaki ZX-10r for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V369000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an increased risk of a crash, leading to personal injury or death.
The fix
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.
Customers may 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 2010 to February 15, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.