Power train: manual transmissionRecall 18V-089 · 2016–2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 18V-089 covers 3,964 2016–2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 18V089000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 105 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 9, 2015 to December 13, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.