Safety Recall NHTSA · 24V221000 Reported March 21, 2024

Damaged spark plugs may cause engine stall

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · Electrical System · 1,579 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
24V221000
Manufacturer Campaign
MC27-04
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,579
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 21, 2024
Completion Rate
63.46

Defect Summary

Kawasaki motor corp., u.s.a. (kmc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 zx400s and zx400p (2023 ninja zx-4rr krt edition, 2024 ninja zx-4r, and 4rr) motorcycles. the spark plugs may have been damaged during the vehicle manufacturing process, which can result in unstable idling, hesitation, and engine stalling.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all four spark plugs, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 1, 2024. owners may contact kmc customer service at 1-866-802-9381. kmc's number for this recall is mc27-04.

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 24V221000 or campaign MC27-04.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 24V221000

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

What is recall 24V221000?

NHTSA recall 24V221000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on March 21, 2024. It addresses: Damaged spark plugs may cause engine stall. The recall affects approximately 1,579 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V221000 or the manufacturer campaign number MC27-04. 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.