Recall 20V774000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Report Date

20201211

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2021	KAWASAKI	EX400G
2021	KAWASAKI	NINJA 400
2021	KAWASAKI	Z400

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.