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Recall 22V-912: 2015–2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000, 2019–2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 and 9 more

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Dec 9, 2022, covering about 3,172 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-912
Report date
Dec 9, 2022
Vehicles affected
3,172
Owners notified
Dec 21, 2022

The 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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V912000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kawasaki Ninja 10002015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Kawasaki Ninja H22019, 2020, 2021All years
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX2018, 2020, 2021All years
Kawasaki Z H22020All years
Kawasaki ZR1000K2021, 2022, 2023All years
Kawasaki ZR1000L2021, 2022All years
Kawasaki ZR1002L2023All years
Kawasaki ZX1002A2018All years
Kawasaki ZX1002D2019All years
Kawasaki ZX1002J2022All years
Kawasaki ZX1002R2022All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-912?

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.

How is recall 22V-912 fixed?

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?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.