NHTSA Recall 12V369000: Engine and engine cooling
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,170 vehicles. It affects 2011–2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V369000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | August 1, 2012 |
| Owner notification | August 8, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V369000
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.