01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V912000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- December 9, 2022
- Potential units
- 3,172campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ZX1000, 2018 ZX1002A, ZX1002B, 2019-2021 ZX1002D, 2019-2022 ZX1002J, 2020-2023 ZR1000K, 2021-2022 ZR1000L, 2022 ZX1002R, and 2023 ZR1002L (Ninja H2, Ninja H2 Carbon, Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE, Ninja H2 SX SE+, Z H2, and Z H2 SE) motorcycles. Please see the attached model information chart for a detailed list of model codes, names and years. The plunger in the camshaft chain tensioner may lock, which can result in an engine stall while riding.
Why it matters: An engine stall while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2022. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
Owner notification: December 21, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
NHTSA 21V594000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- July 30, 2021
- Potential units
- 857campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE, and 2019-2021 Ninja H2 SX SE+ motorcycles. An insufficient amount of grease in the rear hub needle-bearing may cause it to fail, which could result in the rear wheel locking up.
Why it matters: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the needle-bearing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC21-04.
Owner notification: August 23, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
NHTSA 21V593000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- July 30, 2021
- Potential units
- 1,523campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ninja H2, Ninja H2 Carbon, Z H2, 2021 Ninja H2 SX SE+, ZX-10R, ZX-10R ABS, ZX-10R KRT Edition, ZX-10R ABS KRT Edition, ZX-10RR, and Z H2 SE motorcycles. The engine oil pressure relief valve may come apart, causing a loss of oil pressure and possible engine stall.
Why it matters: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the relief valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC21-05.
Owner notification: August 23, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH