Kawasaki ZX1000Z and ZX1000S recall: Transmission may fail
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The strength of some gears in the transmission may not be sufficient and could break if they receive excessive impact force during shifting. Drive could be lost and In the worst case the transmission may lock.
- What to do
- Contact a Kawasaki dealer to book the free repair. On affected machines replace the 2nd 3rd and 4th output gears and the 2nd input gear
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The strength of some gears in the transmission may not be sufficient and could break if they receive excessive impact force during shifting. Drive could be lost and In the worst case the transmission may lock.
The fix
On affected machines replace the 2nd 3rd and 4th output gears and the 2nd input gear
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZX1000Z | – | – | 1,064 |
| ZX1000S | – | – | 1,064 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 9 February 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.