Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2022

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 9, 2022

(Campaign #: MC22-09)

Speed Display Failure/FMVSS 123

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2022 Ninja H2 SX SE (ZX1002R) motorcycles. A software error in the multi-function meter may cause the motorcycle speed display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

NHTSA ID: 22V913000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 200

Consequence Summary:

Operating a motorcycle without a functioning speed display can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will update the meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2022. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC22-09.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 88.5

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December 9, 2022

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Engine Stall While Riding

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.

NHTSA ID: 22V912000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 3,172

Consequence Summary:

An engine stall while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 61.76

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June 7, 2022

(Campaign #: MC22-04)

Incorrect Front Brake Rotor/FMVSS 122

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 LX230A and 2022 LX230G motorcycles. The incorrect front brake rotor may have been installed, which can reduce brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

NHTSA ID: 22V397000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,923

Consequence Summary:

Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the front brake rotor and pads, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC22-04.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 45.35

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March 3, 2022

(Campaign #: MC22-03)

Inoperable Horn

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 EJ800C and 2020-2022 EJ800D motorcycles. The harness securing the vehicle's horn may break due to engine vibration, causing the horn to become inoperable.

NHTSA ID: 22V122000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,660

Consequence Summary:

An inoperable horn may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the horn, the horn mount bracket, and the horn harness, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 4, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in May 2022. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC22-03.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 58.01

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