CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM:BEARINGS
- 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.
- Risk
- Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX motorcycles and related models may have an insufficient amount of grease in the rear hub needle bearing. Over time, this bearing can fail, which could cause the rear wheel to lock up.
A rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should not ignore unusual noises or handling changes from the rear wheel area and should check whether their motorcycle is covered by this recall. Owners can check their VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov or contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 (recall MC21-04).
The remedy is free: an authorized Kawasaki dealer will replace the needle bearing at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX | 201820202021 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki ZX1002A | 2018 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002D | 2019 |