The defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ninja H2, Ninja H2 Carbon, Z H2, 2021 Ninja H2 SX SE+, ZX-10R, ZX-10R ABS, ZX-10R KRT Edition, ZX-10R ABS KRT Edition, ZX-10RR, and Z H2 SE motorcycles. The engine oil pressure relief valve may come apart, causing a loss of oil pressure and possible engine stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the relief valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC21-05.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2020, 2021 |
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX | 2021 |
| Kawasaki Z H2 | 2020 |
| Kawasaki ZR1000K | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZR1000L | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002L | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002M | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002N | 2021 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
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 Ninja H2 | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Kawasaki Z H2 | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Kawasaki ZR1000K | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Kawasaki ZR1000L | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002L | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002M | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002N | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2021
30 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. filed 37 campaigns in all.
| 21V00G000 22 Dec 2021 | Alamo Group Inc. |
| 21V987000 16 Dec 2021 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 21V927000 25 Nov 2021 | Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) |
| 21V865000 5 Nov 2021 | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| 21V843000 29 Oct 2021 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 21V837000 25 Oct 2021 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 21V838000 25 Oct 2021 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 21V819000 18 Oct 2021 | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021