The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V535000·Announced 2016-07-13

Kawasaki Recalls 2017 Z125 Pro Motorcycles for Rear Shock Absorber Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 1,282 model year 2017 Z125 Pro motorcycles because rear shock absorbers may leak oil and lose function, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect involves a structural vehicle component (shock absorber) that affects handling and increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain model year 2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro motorcycles manufactured between February 4, 2016, and June 7, 2016. The recall involves 1,282 vehicles.

In the affected motorcycles, the rear shock absorbers may leak oil and lose their function. Loss of function of the shock absorbers may affect the motorcycle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC16-04. 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI Z125 PRO
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,282

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • Z125 PRO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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