KAWASAKI ZX1002D 2021: SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM:BEARINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V594000

Make Model Year
KAWASAKI ZX1002D 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-08-23 2021-07-30 2021-08-02

Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC21-04

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM:BEARINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 857

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.