Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 22V-912 · Kawasaki vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 22V-912 covers 3,172 Kawasaki vehicles for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V912000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ZX1000, 2018 ZX1002A, ZX1002B, 2019-2021 ZX1002D, 2019-2022 ZX1002J, 2020-2023 ZR1000K, 2021-2022 ZR1000L, 2022 ZX1002R, and 2023 ZR1002L (Ninja H2, Ninja H2 Carbon, Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE, Ninja H2 SX SE+, Z H2, and Z H2 SE) motorcycles. Please see the attached model information chart for a detailed list of model codes, names and years. The plunger in the camshaft chain tensioner may lock, which can result in an engine stall while riding.
The risk
An engine stall while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2022. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
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
58%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.