2019 Kawasaki Zx1002d Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2019 Kawasaki ZX1002D has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the rear wheel and engine, either of which can lock up suddenly and cause a crash.

A dry rear hub needle-bearing can seize and lock the rear wheel without warning. A separate engine recall addresses stalling while riding, which can leave the rider without power at speed. There is also a software issue in the engine control unit: if a gear misengagement occurs, the ECU cannot suppress high RPM during the shift, which can damage the transmission gears and prevent further shifting, potentially locking up the engine.