Recall 22V912000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Defect in 2015-2023 KAWASAKI Z H2
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,172 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V912000 |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,172 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2015 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000, 2016 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000, 2017 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000, 2018 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX, 2018 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000, 2018 KAWASAKI ZX1002A, 2019 KAWASAKI NINJA H2, 2019 KAWASAKI ZX1002D, 2020 KAWASAKI Z H2, 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX, 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA H2, 2021 KAWASAKI NINJA H2, 2021 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX, 2021 KAWASAKI ZR1000L, 2021 KAWASAKI ZR1000K, 2022 KAWASAKI ZX1002R, 2022 KAWASAKI ZX1002J, 2022 KAWASAKI ZR1000L, 2022 KAWASAKI ZR1000K, 2023 KAWASAKI ZR1000K, 2023 KAWASAKI ZR1002L
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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