NHTSA Recall 18V089000: Manual transmission (power train)
Do not drive Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,964 vehicles. It affects 2016–2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V089000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MC18-01 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | February 1, 2018 |
| Owner notification | February 26, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2016-2018 ZX-10R and ZX-10RR (ZX1000R, ZX1000S, and ZX1000Z) motorcycles. A high impact force may cause the transmission gears to break during shifting.
Safety risk
If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 2nd, 3rd, 4th output gears and the 2nd input gear, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. The recall began on February 26, 2018. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC18-01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V089000
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.