The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V723000·Announced 2020-11-20

Kawasaki Recalls 2021 Ninja ZX-14R Motorcycles Due to Brake Master Cylinder Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 84 2021 Ninja ZX-14R motorcycles because a missing component in the front brake master cylinder may cause inconsistent braking force, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces braking effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2021 Ninja ZX-14R motorcycles. The recall involves 84 vehicles where the front brake master cylinder may be missing an internal component. This defect can cause inconsistent front braking force, which reduces braking effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair is complete. Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2020.

Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC20-11. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI ZX1400J
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
84

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ZX1400J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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