The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has 2 recalls, both rated equally serious and both carrying the risk of a crash: transmission gears that can break under high impact force during shifting, and an engine that can stall while riding.
The transmission issue can cause an abrupt loss of drive power mid-shift, making the motorcycle difficult to control. The engine stall recall is separate in origin but carries the same practical danger: a sudden loss of power while underway raises the risk of a crash or fall.
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.
