Recall 12V369000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Report Date

20120801

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an increased risk of a crash, leading to personal injury or death.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2011	KAWASAKI	ZX-10R
2012	KAWASAKI	ZX-10R

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.