CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 camshaft chain tensioner plunger in these motorcycles can lock up, which may cause the engine to stall while the bike is being ridden. An unexpected stall can increase the risk of a crash and injury.
An authorized Kawasaki dealer will replace the camshaft chain tensioner free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
Whether or not you received a letter, check your motorcycle's VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair.
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