Engine: oil/lubricationRecall 21V-593 · Kawasaki vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 21V-593 covers 1,523 Kawasaki vehicles for a engine: oil/lubrication problem, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V593000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) 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 engine oil pressure relief valve may come apart, causing a loss of oil pressure and possible engine stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the relief valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC21-05.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.