2018–2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, 2018 Kawasaki ZX1002A, 2019 Kawasaki ZX1002D Recall: An insufficient amount of grease in the rear hub needle-bearing may cause…
NHTSA campaign 21V594000 · Suspension · filed Jul 30, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE, and 2019-2021 Ninja H2 SX SE+ motorcycles. An insufficient amount of grease in the rear hub needle-bearing may cause it to fail, which could result in the rear wheel locking up.
The risk
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the needle-bearing, 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 MC21-04.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V594000 (manufacturer number MC21-04). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.