NHTSA vehicle safety data

2009 Kawasaki ZX1000E9F Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2009 Kawasaki ZX1000E9F has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Kawasaki ZX1000E9F. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #09V063000

Reported February 20, 2009 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Potentially affected: 950 vehicles

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 consequence

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

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