2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2018 Kawasaki Zx1002a | 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2019 Kawasaki Zx1002d — Suspension: rear: motorcycle fork/swingarm: bearings
Published August 2, 2021 · Recall initiated: July 30, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V594000, published August 2, 2021 and initiated July 30, 2021. Recalling firm: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.; 2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2018 Kawasaki Zx1002a | 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2019 Kawasaki Zx1002d — Suspension: rear: motorcycle fork/swingarm: bearings.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KAWASAKI
- Model
- NINJA H2 SX
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Lot
- 2021 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX | 2018 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX | 2018 KAWASAKI ZX1002A | 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX | 2019 KAWASAKI ZX1002D
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2018 Kawasaki Zx1002a | 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2019 Kawasaki Zx1002d — Suspension: rear: motorcycle fork/swingarm: bearings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V594000 on August 2, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KAWASAKI. Model: NINJA H2 SX.