The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V866000·Announced 2018-12-06

Kawasaki Recalls 2018 Z900 Motorcycles for Rear Brake Hose Routing Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 1,173 2018 Z900 and Z900RS motorcycles because the rear brake hose or sensor wire may contact the tire, risking brake failure or ABS malfunction.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can reduce braking performance or disable ABS, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Z900, Z900 ABS, and Z900RS vehicles. The recall involves 1,173 units where the rear brake hose and rear wheel rotation sensor wire may have been incorrectly routed, allowing them to contact the rear tire.

If the brake hose contacts the rear tire, the hose may be damaged, reducing braking performance. If the wheel rotation wire gets damaged, the ABS may not function properly. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line and rear wheel sensor wire routing, correcting the routing and replacing any damaged component, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI Z900
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,173

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)

  • Z900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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