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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 22V912000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Kawasaki ZR1000K 1
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Questions about the 2023 Kawasaki ZR1000K
Is the 2023 Kawasaki ZR1000K reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2023 Kawasaki ZR1000K.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Kawasaki ZR1000K?
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How many recalls does the 2023 Kawasaki ZR1000K have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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