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2016-2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 recall: manual transmission

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. reported this safety recall on February 1, 2018. It covers about 3,964 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,964
reported
Feb 1, 2018
owners notified
Feb 26, 2018

Power train: manual transmission

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 18V089000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V089000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 manual transmission?

Yes. Recall 18V089000, reported on February 1, 2018, covers about 3,964 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V089000?

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.

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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