NHTSA Recall 22V912000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,172 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Kawasaki Ninja 1000.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V912000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | December 9, 2022 |
| Owner notification | December 21, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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 22V912000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Ninja 1000 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX | 2018, 2020, 2021 |
| Kawasaki Z H2 | 2020 |
| Kawasaki ZR1000K | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Kawasaki ZR1000L | 2021, 2022 |
| Kawasaki ZR1002L | 2023 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002A | 2018 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002D | 2019 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002J | 2022 |
| Kawasaki ZX1002R | 2022 |
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.