2018-2021 Kawasaki NINJA H2 SX/ZX1002A/ZX1002D - Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign: 21V594000
857 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2018-2021
- Makes
- Kawasaki
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM:BEARINGS
- Potential units affected
- 857 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2021-07-30
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Kawasaki NINJA H2 SX
- 2020 Kawasaki NINJA H2 SX
- 2019 Kawasaki ZX1002D
- 2018 Kawasaki NINJA H2 SX
- 2018 Kawasaki ZX1002A
What’s the problem?
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 could happen?
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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.