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2015-2023 Kawasaki Ninja 1000, Kawasaki Ninja H2 and others recall: engine

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. reported this safety recall on December 9, 2022. It covers about 3,172 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,172
reported
Dec 9, 2022
owners notified
Dec 21, 2022

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 22V912000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2023 Kawasaki Ninja 1000, Kawasaki Ninja H2 and others engine?

Yes. Recall 22V912000, reported on December 9, 2022, covers about 3,172 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V912000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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