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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 24V221📅 Mar 22, 2024

2023–2024 Kawasaki ZX400P & 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
24V221000
Manufacturer recall #
MC27-04
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
1,579
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS
Owner phone
1-866-802-9381
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 1, 2024
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 24V221 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V221?

2023–2024 Kawasaki ZX400P & 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR + 1 more. 1,579 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kawasaki dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-802-9381.