
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 10, 2021 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
Kawasaki Recall: Loss of Oil Pressure May Cause Engine Stall
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V593000
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,523
MAKE | MODEL | MODEL YEAR(S) |
KAWASAKI | ZR1000K | 2020 – 2021 |
KAWASAKI | ZR1000L | 2021 |
KAWASAKI | ZX1002D | 2021 |
KAWASAKI | ZX1002J | 2020 – 2021 |
KAWASAKI | ZX1002L | 2021 |
KAWASAKI | ZX1002M | 2021 |
KAWASAKI | ZX1002N | 2021 |
Summary: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the relief valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 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.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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