WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 19, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
Kawasaki Recall – Engine Stall While Riding
An engine stall while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V912000
Manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,172
| MAKE | MODEL | MODEL YEAR(S) |
| KAWASAKI | ZR1000K | 2020 – 2023 |
| KAWASAKI | ZR1000L | 2021 – 2022 |
| KAWASAKI | ZR1002L | 2023 |
| KAWASAKI | ZX1000 | 2015 – 2018 |
| KAWASAKI | ZX1002A | 2018 |
| KAWASAKI | ZX1002B | 2018 |
| KAWASAKI | ZX1002D | 2019 – 2021 |
| KAWASAKI | ZX1002J | 2019 – 2022 |
| KAWASAKI | ZX1002R | 2022 |
Summary: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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