The defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2021 Z400 ABS (ER400D), Ninja 400 (EX400H) and Ninja 400 ABS (EX400G) motorcycles. The strength of the camshaft chain tensioner may be insufficient due to improper heat treatment, possibly causing it to be damaged.
The risk
A damaged camshaft chain tensioner can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. Note: Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC20-13.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki EX400G | 2021 |
| Kawasaki Ninja 400 | 2021 |
| Kawasaki Z400 | 2021 |
Components: ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki EX400G | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Kawasaki Ninja 400 | 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| Kawasaki Z400 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2020
16 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. filed 37 campaigns in all.
| 20V810000 23 Dec 2020 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 20V705000 13 Nov 2020 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 20V699000 12 Nov 2020 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 20V646000 19 Oct 2020 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
| 20V591000 25 Sept 2020 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 20V526000 31 Aug 2020 | Motor Coach Industries |
| 20V511000 27 Aug 2020 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 20V502000 25 Aug 2020 | Altec Industries Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020