Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V369000 Reported August 1, 2012

Crankcase sealing

Q: What is recall 12V369000?

NHTSA recall 12V369000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on August 1, 2012. It addresses: Crankcase sealing. The recall affects approximately 4,170 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · N/A · 4,170 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V369000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

4,170

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 1, 2012

Defect Summary

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 zx-10r (zx1000jbf/jbfl/kbf/kbfl/jcf/jcfl/kcf/kcfl) 'ninja' motorcycles. engine oil may leak from the crankcase at the starter mounting point and pool on top of the crankcase. continued use in this condition can allow oil to spill over onto the rear tire.

Safety Consequence

If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an increased risk of a crash, leading to personal injury or death.

Corrective Action

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will remove the starter and seal the crankcase, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 8, 2012. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 12V369000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 12V369000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V369000?

NHTSA recall 12V369000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on August 1, 2012. It addresses: Crankcase sealing. The recall affects approximately 4,170 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V369000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.