Motorcycle fork/swingarm: bearingsRecall 21V-594 · Kawasaki vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 21V-594 covers 857 Kawasaki vehicles for a motorcycle fork/swingarm: bearings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V594000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE, and 2019-2021 Ninja H2 SX SE+ motorcycles. An insufficient amount of grease in the rear hub needle-bearing may cause it to fail, which could result in the rear wheel locking up.
The risk
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the needle-bearing, 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 MC21-04.
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
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.