The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V221000·Announced 2024-03-21

Kawasaki Recalls 2023-2024 Ninja Motorcycles Due to Spark Plug Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 1,579 motorcycles because damaged spark plugs can cause engine stalling, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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) where engine stalling increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2023-2024 ZX400S, ZX400P, and Ninja ZX-4RR motorcycles. The recall affects 1,579 vehicles, including the 2023 Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition, 2024 Ninja ZX-4R, and 4RR models.

The spark plugs may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. This defect can result in unstable idling, hesitation, and engine stalling. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace all four spark plugs free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2024. 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 ZX400P, ZX400S, NINJA ZX-4RR
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,579

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 (3)

  • ZX400P
  • ZX400S
  • NINJA ZX-4RR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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