The defect
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ZX400S and ZX400P (2023 Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition, 2024 Ninja ZX-4R, and 4RR) motorcycles. The spark plugs may have been damaged during the vehicle manufacturing process, which can result in unstable idling, hesitation, and engine stalling.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace all four spark plugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2024. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC27-04.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR | 2024 |
| Kawasaki ZX400P | 2023, 2024 |
| Kawasaki ZX400S | 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS
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 ZX-4RR | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Kawasaki ZX400P | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Kawasaki ZX400P | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Kawasaki ZX400S | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2024
178 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the electrical system; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. filed 37 campaigns in all.
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| 24V959000 20 Dec 2024 | Gillig, LLC |
| 24V942000 19 Dec 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 24V940000 18 Dec 2024 | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| 24V932000 16 Dec 2024 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
| 24V930000 13 Dec 2024 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024