The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V089000·Announced 2018-02-01

Kawasaki Recalls 2016-2018 Ninja 1000 Motorcycles Due to Transmission Gear Failure

Kawasaki is recalling 2016-2018 Ninja 1000 motorcycles because high impact forces may break transmission gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission gears) that can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ninja 1000 motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where high impact force may cause the transmission gears to break during shifting.

If the transmission gears break, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text notes that owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed.

Dealers will replace the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th output gears and the 2nd input gear free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2018. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI NINJA 1000
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,964

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NINJA 1000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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