NHTSA (USA)Critical
2016–2018 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000NHTSA Campaign #18V089000
The official notice
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.
3,964 vehicles affectedMfr ref: MC18-01Updated June 10, 2026