Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. | NHTSA Recall #12V369000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V369000 by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.. Affecting model year 2011-2012 zx-10r (zx1000jbf/jbfl/kbf/kbfl/jcf/jcfl/kcf/kcfl) 'ninja' motorcycles Includes 4,170 affected units, Crankcase Sealing, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2012 zx-10r (zx1000jbf/jbfl/kbf/kbfl/jcf/jcfl/kcf/kcfl) 'ninja' motorcycles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V369000
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.
Report Received Date: 2012-08-01T00:00:00
Subject: Crankcase sealing
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 4,170

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an increased risk of a crash, leading to personal injury or death.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V369000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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