CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The engine oil pressure relief valve on certain motorcycles may come apart. If this happens, the engine can lose oil pressure and may stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take the affected motorcycle to an authorized Kawasaki dealer, where the oil pressure relief valve will be replaced free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed August 23, 2021, can contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. customer service at 1-866-802-9381, referencing recall MC21-05. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX | 2021 |
| Kawasaki Z H2 | 2020 |
| Kawasaki ZR1000K | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZR1000L | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002L | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002M | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002N | 2021 |