NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Kawasaki ZX400S Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2023 Kawasaki ZX400S 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 2023 Kawasaki ZX400S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS
NHTSA #24V221000Reported March 21, 2024 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 1,579 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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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