NHTSA Campaign 20V774000
ENGINE
Issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Reported Dec 11, 2020 · 1,770 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | EX400G | 2021 | 1,770 |
| KAWASAKI | NINJA 400 | 2021 | 1,770 |
| KAWASAKI | Z400 | 2021 | 1,770 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V774000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.