The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V774000·Announced 2017-12-01

Kawasaki Recalls 2017-2018 Z125 PRO Motorcycles for Engine Stall Risk

Kawasaki is recalling 2017-2018 Z125 PRO motorcycles because an ECU software defect may cause the engine to stall, 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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Z125 PRO and PRO KRT Edition motorcycles, including models BR125JHF and BR125JJF. The recall involves 9,914 vehicles.

The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have an improper setting for fuel injection, which allows the engine to stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2017. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI Z125 PRO, BR125
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
9,914

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)

  • Z125 PRO
  • BR125

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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