The 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has 2 recalls, both carrying the same severity level, with the transmission concern being a gear failure during shifting that can cause loss of control and raise the risk of a crash.
The second recall involves the engine, which can stall unexpectedly while riding, also increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The plunger in the camshaft chain tensioner can lock up, causing the engine to stall while you're riding.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
High impact force during shifting can cause transmission gears to break in these motorcycles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the input and output gears in the transmission at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
