2021 Kawasaki ZX1400J recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2021 Ninja ZX-14R motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder may be missing an internal component, which can cause inconsistent front braking force.
💥 The risk
Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. Note: Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair is complete. The recall began December 4, 2020. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC20-11.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V723000
- Manufacturer recall #
- MC20-11
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 84
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Owner phone
- 1-866-802-9381
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 4, 2020
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.