NHTSA Recall # | 95355 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V369000 |
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Manufacturer | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. |
Supplier | KAWASAKI |
Brand | KAWASAKI |
Model | ZX-10R |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Date of notification | 08/08/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/02/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/08/12 |
Report created | 01/08/12 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 4170 |
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. |
Recall notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |