Kawasaki recall: Engine and engine cooling
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2021 Z400 ABS (ER400D), Ninja 400 (EX400H) and Ninja 400 ABS (EX400G) motorcycles. The strength of the camshaft chain tensioner may be insufficient due to improper heat treatment, possibly causing it to be damaged.
What could happen
A damaged camshaft chain tensioner can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. Note: Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC20-13.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Ex400G 2021
- Kawasaki Ninja 400 2021
- Kawasaki Z400 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V774000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 11, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 21, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,770
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical; Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- MC20-13
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.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.