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2021 Kawasaki ZR1000K: federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2021 Kawasaki ZR1000K

These are federal recalls reported for the 2021 Kawasaki ZR1000K. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

22V-912 Open recall Dec 9, 2022

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

Risk: An engine stall while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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21V-593 Open recall Jul 30, 2021

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

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.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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