NHTSA recall 21V594000
Suspension › Rear › Motorcycle fork/swingarm › Bearings
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX and 2 more
Reported Jul 30, 2021857 vehicles affectedKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.Maker’s number MC21-04
The defect
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.
The 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.