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HighNHTSA·17V703000·Announced 2017-11-08

Kawasaki Recalls 2017-2018 ZR900 and Z900 Motorcycles for Rear Shock Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 2,383 motorcycles because rear shock absorber mount holes can elongate, potentially affecting shock operation and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, 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 2017-2018 ZR900AH, ZR900BH, and ZR900BJ motorcycles. The recall involves 2,383 vehicles. The defect involves the rear shock absorber tie-rod frame mount holes, which can become elongated if the rear shock absorber bottoms out. This elongation can affect the operation of the shock absorber.

If the rear shock absorber does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Kawasaki 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, 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI ZR900, Z900
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,383

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 (2)

  • ZR900
  • Z900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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