Kawasaki Zx1000: Oil May Leak
Kawasaki is recalling 816 Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10R ABS motorcycles in the United Kingdom due to a casting flaw in the engine crankcase that can cause oil to leak near the starter motor and accumulate on the engine surface. If left unrepaired, the leaking oil could potentially reach the rear tire. Kawasaki will apply a special sealing compound to the affected area to prevent the oil leak.
- Recalling firm
- KAWASAKI
- Product
- Vehicles: KAWASAKI ZX1000. Units affected: 816
- Reason
- On eligible units of Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10R ABS models some engine crankcases may have a casting flaw which allows engine oil to leak at the starter motor mounting area and collect on the crankcase surface. Continued use in this condition can allow oil to get onto the rear tyre Remedy: The repair consists of adding a special sealing compound to the affected area to avoid any possibility of oil leakage.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-08-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7f61ab78-380b-43f5-b724-cfa75965136e