Kawasaki Zx1000z: Transmission May Fail
Kawasaki is recalling 2,128 ZX1000Z and ZX1000S motorcycles because certain transmission gears may not be strong enough and could break under heavy shifting impact, potentially causing loss of power or transmission lockup. The fix involves replacing the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th output gears and the 2nd input gear on affected motorcycles. This recall applies to motorcycles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- KAWASAKI
- Product
- Vehicles: KAWASAKI ZX1000Z, KAWASAKI ZX1000S. Units affected: 2,128
- Reason
- The strength of some gears in the transmission may not be sufficient and could break if they receive excessive impact force during shifting. Drive could be lost and In the worst case the transmission may lock. Remedy: On affected machines replace the 2nd 3rd and 4th output gears and the 2nd input gear
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-02-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ce1170a0-78ca-4191-94fb-f6bad7fa15ab