The 2018 Kawasaki ZX1002A has 3 recalls, the most serious involving an under-greased rear hub bearing that can fail and lock up the rear wheel, raising the risk of a crash.
Two other engine-related concerns round out the list. A separate recall addresses a condition where the engine can stall while riding, which can leave the rider without power in traffic. There is also a software issue in the engine control unit: if a gear misengagement occurs, the ECU cannot suppress high RPM during the event, which can damage the transmission gears and potentially lock up the engine, making it impossible to shift.
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
The rear hub needle-bearing may not have enough grease, causing it to fail and the rear wheel to lock up.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the needle-bearing at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When shifting into 4th or 5th gear, if the transmission gears don't engage properly, the engine control unit cannot limit RPM, causing the output gears to fracture when they re-engage.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the engine control unit software to suppress high RPM during transmission gear shifts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
