NHTSA Recall 20V774000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V774000; Date: Dec. 11, 2020
a damaged camshaft chain tensioner can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Kawasaki Er400d; 2021 Kawasaki Ex400g; 2021 Kawasaki Ex400h
Component: Engine
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.
Affected Units:: 1,770
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 is expected to begin december 21, 2021. owners may contact kmc customer service at 1-866-802-9381. kmc's number for this recall is mc20-13.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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