Kawasaki recall: Suspension
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 ZR900AH, ZR900BH and ZR900BJ motorcycles. The rear shock absorber tie-rod frame mount holes can become elongated if the rear shock absorber bottoms out, affecting the operation of the shock absorber.
What could happen
If the rear shock absorber does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie-rod mounting hole and replace the bracket or frame depending on the extent of the elongation of the tie-rod mounting hole, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC17-04.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Z900 2018
- Kawasaki Zr900 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V703000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 8, 2017
- Owners notified
- Dec 4, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,383
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 9, 2017 to Aug 26, 2017
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
- Maker's own recall number
- MC17-04
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kawasaki recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 8, 2019
- Kawasaki recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Dec 6, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.