NHTSA campaign 09V063000

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall 09V063000

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 950 MY 2009 NINJA ZX10R (ZX1000E9F/E9FA/E9FAL) MOTORCYCLES. THE TIMING INSPECTION CAPS ON THE STARTER CLUTCH COVER MAY COME LOOSE DUE TO IMPROPER TIGHTENING AND FALL OUT, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE.

Reported 02/20/2009

What can happen

THIS COULD CREATE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Repair

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE TIMING INSPECTION CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Components

  • Engine and engine cooling

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.