EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycles Kawasaki “Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10R ABS” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1279/12
Summary
null The engine crankcase may have a casting flaw which allows engine oil to leak at the starter motor mounting area and collect on the crankcase surface. Continued use in this condition could allow oil to get onto the rear tyre which may cause an accident, leading to injuries for the rider.
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Product
Motorcycles — Kawasaki
- Brand
- Kawasaki
- Name / model
- Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10R ABS · Models ZX1000J/K, Ninja ZX-10R/Ninja ZX-10R ABS
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- The recall affects motorcycles with serial numbers:1. ZX1000JBF: from JKAZXT00JJA000064 to JKAZXT00JJA0064462. ZX1000JCF: from JKAZXT00JJA010008 to JKAZXT00JJA0128943. ZX1000KBF: from JKAZXT00JKA001192 to JKAZXT00JKA0064044. ZX1000KCF: from JKAZXT00JKA010038 to JKAZXT00JKA012
- Production dates: Unknown
What is the risk?
- null The engine crankcase may have a casting flaw which allows engine oil to leak at the starter motor mounting area and collect on the crankcase surface. Continued use in this condition could allow oil to get onto the rear tyre which may cause an accident, leading to injuries for the rider.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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