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NHTSA Recall 09V063000: Engine and engine cooling

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 950 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.

950
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2009
owners notified (February 23)
NHTSA campaign09V063000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedFebruary 20, 2009
Owner notificationFebruary 23, 2009
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

This could create a crash resulting in injury or death.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V063000

Make and modelModel years
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R2009
Kawasaki ZX1000E9F2009

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.