The 2019 Kawasaki ZX1002D has 3 recalls, all carrying crash risk: the most serious involves the rear hub needle-bearing, which can fail and cause the rear wheel to lock up without warning.
The transmission also has a concern: if a gear misengagement occurs, the engine's control unit lacks the programming to limit engine speed during the event, allowing revs to spike uncontrolled. This can damage the gears and leave the rider unable to shift, potentially seizing the engine while the motorcycle is in motion. There is also an engine stall risk, where the engine can cut out unexpectedly while riding, leaving the rider without power and drive in traffic or at speed.
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.
