2020-2021 Kawasaki NINJA H2/NINJA H2 SX/Z H2 +5 - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 21V593000
1,523 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Makes
- Kawasaki
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- Potential units affected
- 1,523 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2021-07-30
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Kawasaki NINJA H2
- 2021 Kawasaki NINJA H2 SX
- 2021 Kawasaki ZR1000K
- 2021 Kawasaki ZR1000L
- 2021 Kawasaki ZX1002L
- 2021 Kawasaki ZX1002M
- 2021 Kawasaki ZX1002N
- 2020 Kawasaki NINJA H2
- 2020 Kawasaki Z H2
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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.