Kawasaki has recalled the Kawasaki Ninja 400 motorcycle in the North American market pertaining to a flaw in the Cam Chain Tensioner production on certain models of the motorcycle. The Kawasaki motorcycles under the recall status are the 2021 Kawasaki Z400 ABS, the 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 and 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS. According to the report published by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the Japanese motorcycle maker estimates 1,770 units have been affected.
According to reports, on the affected models, the strength of the camshaft chain tensioner is insufficient which could be because of the improper heat treatment. The chain tensioner on these vehicles may not work up to the mark and may cause damage to other components as well. The continued use of such parts would also lead to noisy engine operation. The engine could also stall during operation risking in an accident and injury.
Reports suggest that the only possible warning of the faulty part could be abnormal noise from the engine. The faulty motorcycle units are said to be produced between 1st July 2020 and 27th October 2020. The brand is also sending a ‘Do Not Ride’ letter to owners of the motorcycle which have been affected in the recall. The brand will be recalling the affected units in an orderly fashion and the authorized dealership will be replacing the affected part at no cost to the customer.
Furthermore, if customers have already rectified the fault at their own expense the brand will be reimbursing the cost in full or partial if the circumstances apply and if proper documentation is maintained. Further instructions will be provided in a Service Information. Kawasaki plans to notify the owners whose vehicles are under recall from 21 December 2020.
It is important to note, that no injuries or deaths have been reported as a result of the Cam Chain Tensioner recall.
