Kawasaki ZX1002J problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2022–2022: 1 recall campaign and 0 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
By year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
Recent recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling #22V912000 · 2022 · 3,172 units
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.
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