Kawasaki recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2019 Z900 ABS, Z900 RS ABS & Z900 RS CAFE ABS motorcycles. The ABS hydraulic unit (ABS unit) may have been contaminated with debris during the manufacturing process, possibly resulting in the front or rear wheel locking up when braking while riding.
What could happen
If the front or rear wheel locks up while braking, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Kawasaki has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Kawasaki Customer Care at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC19-01.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Z900 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V083000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 8, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 15, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 497
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 12, 2018 to Nov 22, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module; Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- Maker's own recall number
- MC19-01
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kawasaki recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Dec 6, 2018
- Kawasaki recall: Suspension Nov 8, 2017
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.