2020 Kawasaki Z H2 | 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | 2021 Kawasaki Zr1000l | 2022 Kawasaki Zx1002r | 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2022 Kawasaki Zx1002j | 2022 Kawasaki Zr1000l | 2022 Kawasaki Zr1000k | 2023 Kawasaki Zr1000k | 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2021 Kawasaki Zr1000k | 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | 2018 Kawasaki Zx1002a | 2019 Kawasaki Zx1002d | 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 — Engine and engine cooling: engine
Published December 9, 2022 · Recall initiated: December 9, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V912000, published December 9, 2022. Recalling firm: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.; 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 | 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | 2021 Kawasaki Zr1000l | 2022 Kawasaki Zx1002r | 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2022 Kawasaki Zx1002j | 2022 Kawasaki Zr1000l | 2022 Kawasaki Zr1000k | 2023 Kawasaki Zr1000k | 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2021 Kawasaki Zr1000k | 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | 2018 Kawasaki Zx1002a | 2019 Kawasaki Zx1002d | 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 — Engine and engine cooling: engine.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KAWASAKI
- Model
- Z H2
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Lot
- 2020 KAWASAKI Z H2 | 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX | 2021 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 | 2021 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX | 2018 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX | 2017 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 | 2021 KAWASAKI ZR1000L | 2022 KAWASAKI ZX1002R | 2019 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 | 2022 KAWASAKI ZX1002J | 2022 KAWASAKI ZR1000L | 2022 KAWASAKI ZR1000K | 2023 KAWASAKI ZR1000K | 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 | 2021 KAWASAKI ZR1000K | 2018 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 | 2016 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 | 2018 KAWASAKI ZX1002A | 2019 KAWASAKI ZX1002D | 2015 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 | 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx | 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | 2021 Kawasaki Zr1000l | 2022 Kawasaki Zx1002r | 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2022 Kawasaki Zx1002j | 2022 Kawasaki Zr1000l | 2022 Kawasaki Zr1000k | 2023 Kawasaki Zr1000k | 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2021 Kawasaki Zr1000k | 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | 2018 Kawasaki Zx1002a | 2019 Kawasaki Zx1002d | 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 — Engine and engine cooling: engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V912000 on December 9, 2022. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KAWASAKI. Model: Z H2.