Kawasaki recall MC20-13

Q: Is MC20-13 the same recall as 20V774000?

Yes. MC20-13 is Kawasaki’s own number for it; 20V774000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Kawasaki calls it MC20-13. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V774000 on Dec 11, 2020: engine and engine cooling on the 2021 Kawasaki EX400G and 2 other Kawasaki models, 1,770 vehicles potentially affected, under a do-not-drive advisory. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 20V774000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
20V774000	2021 Kawasaki EX400G and 2 other Kawasaki models	Engine And Engine Cooling	Dec 11, 2020	1,770	Do not drive

Problem Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2021 Z400 ABS (ER400D), Ninja 400 (EX400H) and Ninja 400 ABS (EX400G) motorcycles. The strength of the camshaft chain tensioner may be insufficient due to improper heat treatment, possibly causing it to be damaged. Risk A damaged camshaft chain tensioner can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix KMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. Note: Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC20-13.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V774000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. MC20-13 is the number Kawasaki assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V774000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is MC20-13 the same recall as 20V774000?

Yes. MC20-13 is Kawasaki’s own number for it; 20V774000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does MC20-13 cover?

2021 Kawasaki EX400G and 2 other Kawasaki models, 1,770 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the MC20-13 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.