Kawasaki Zx1000 (2018) – 18V089000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

KAWASAKI

Model Of Vehicle

ZX1000

Year

2018

Recall Campaign Number

18V089000

Component Description

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Effect Of Defect

If The Transmission Gears Break It Can Cause A Loss Of Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Start Of Manufacture

20150909

End Of Manufacture

20171213

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

3964

Date Owners Notified

20180226

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Date Report Received

20180201

Make Campaign Number

MC18-01

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard