The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V593000·Announced 2021-07-30

Kawasaki Recalls 2020-2021 Motorcycles Due to Engine Oil Valve Defect

Kawasaki is recalling certain 2020-2021 motorcycles because an engine oil pressure relief valve may fail, causing a loss of oil pressure and potential engine stall.

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 (engine component failure) that can lead to an engine stall, which the source text states can increase the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. 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 recall involves 1,523 vehicles in the United States.

The engine oil pressure relief valve may come apart, which can cause a loss of oil pressure and a possible engine stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the relief valve free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 23, 2021. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI Z H2, ZX1002L, NINJA H2, ZX1002N
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,523

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 (8)

  • Z H2
  • ZX1002L
  • NINJA H2
  • ZX1002N
  • ZX1002M
  • NINJA H2 SX
  • ZR1000L
  • ZR1000K

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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