Kawasaki Ninja H2 problems & recalls

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.