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HighNHTSA·22V913000·Announced 2022-12-09

Kawasaki Recalls 2022 Ninja H2 SX SE Motorcycles Due to Speed Display Failure

Kawasaki is recalling 2022 Ninja H2 SX SE motorcycles because a software error may cause the speed display to fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle speed display failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2022 Ninja H2 SX SE (ZX1002R) motorcycles. The recall addresses a software error in the multi-function meter that may cause the motorcycle speed display to fail. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Operating a motorcycle without a functioning speed display can increase the risk of a crash or injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will update the meter software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2022. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC22-09.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI ZX1002R
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
200

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)

  • ZX1002R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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