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2011-2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R recall: engine and engine cooling

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. reported this safety recall on August 1, 2012. It covers about 4,170 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,170
reported
Aug 1, 2012
owners notified
Aug 8, 2012

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 12V369000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V369000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 12V369000, reported on August 1, 2012, covers about 4,170 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V369000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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