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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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