NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Kawasaki ZX1002L Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Kawasaki ZX1002L has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Kawasaki ZX1002L. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
NHTSA #21V593000Reported July 30, 2021 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 1,523 vehicles
Defect description
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ninja H2, Ninja H2 Carbon, Z H2, 2021 Ninja H2 SX SE+, ZX-10R, ZX-10R ABS, ZX-10R KRT Edition, ZX-10R ABS KRT Edition, ZX-10RR, and Z H2 SE motorcycles. The engine oil pressure relief valve may come apart, causing a loss of oil pressure and possible engine stall.
Safety consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the relief valve, 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 MC21-05.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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