Kawasaki Recall of certain ZX1000, ZX1002, ZR1000, ZX1002 (Ninja H2, Ninja H2 Carbon, Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE, Ninja H2 SX SE+, Z H2, and Z H2 SE) motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 19, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Kawasaki Recall – Engine Stall While Riding

An engine stall while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V912000

Manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 3,172

MAKE	MODEL	MODEL YEAR(S)
KAWASAKI	ZR1000K	2020 – 2023
KAWASAKI	ZR1000L	2021 – 2022
KAWASAKI	ZR1002L	2023
KAWASAKI	ZX1000	2015 – 2018
KAWASAKI	ZX1002A	2018
KAWASAKI	ZX1002B	2018
KAWASAKI	ZX1002D	2019 – 2021
KAWASAKI	ZX1002J	2019 – 2022
KAWASAKI	ZX1002R	2022

Summary: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration