Recall 20V774000: 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400

NHTSA flags this campaign with a do-not-drive advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Dec 11, 2020

Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Potentially affected

1,770vehicles

Model years

2021

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

A damaged camshaft chain tensioner can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 4001 complaints