Known Recalls

Model year record

2009 KAWASAKI ZX1000E9F

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V063000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
950
Reported to NHTSA
2009-02-20
Owners notified
2009-02-23

Defect description

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 950 MY 2009 NINJA ZX10R (ZX1000E9F/E9FA/E9FAL) MOTORCYCLES. THE TIMING INSPECTION CAPS ON THE STARTER CLUTCH COVER MAY COME LOOSE DUE TO IMPROPER TIGHTENING AND FALL OUT, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CREATE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE TIMING INSPECTION CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.