NHTSA Recall 21V593000: Oil/lubrication (engine and engine cooling)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,523 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Kawasaki Ninja H2.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V593000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MC21-05 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › OIL/LUBRICATION |
| Report received | July 30, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 23, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V593000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2020, 2021 |
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX | 2021 |
| Kawasaki Z H2 | 2020 |
| Kawasaki ZR1000K | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZR1000L | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002L | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002M | 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002N | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.