NHTSA Recall 21V594000: Bearings (suspension)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 857 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V594000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MC21-04 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM › BEARINGS |
| Report received | July 30, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 23, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE, and 2019-2021 Ninja H2 SX SE+ motorcycles. An insufficient amount of grease in the rear hub needle-bearing may cause it to fail, which could result in the rear wheel locking up.
Safety risk
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the needle-bearing, 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 MC21-04.
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 21V594000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX | 2018, 2020, 2021 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002A | 2018 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002D | 2019 |
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.