Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V912000 Reported December 9, 2022

Engine stall while riding

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 3,172 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V912000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
3,172
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 9, 2022
Completion Rate
61.76

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 22V912000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V912000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V912000?

NHTSA recall 22V912000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on December 9, 2022. It addresses: Engine stall while riding. The recall affects approximately 3,172 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V912000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.