Kawasaki Recall 21V594000: Suspension, Rear, Motorcycle Fork/swingarm, Bearings

NHTSA recall 21V594000 · announced July 30, 2021 · filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · 857 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 this recall

• 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx
• 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx
• 2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx
• 2018 Kawasaki Zx1002a
• 2019 Kawasaki Zx1002d

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.