KAWASAKI 2017 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000
Brand
KAWASAKI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2017 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 vehicles due to power train:manual transmission issues. If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.. CRITICAL: Do not drive until repaired.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2016-2018 ZX-10R and ZX-10RR (ZX1000R, ZX1000S, and ZX1000Z) motorcycles. A high impact force may cause the transmission gears to break during shifting.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 2nd, 3rd, 4th output gears and the 2nd input gear, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. The recall began on February 26, 2018. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC18-01.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026