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SevereNHTSA·19V083000·Announced 2019-02-08

Kawasaki Recalls 2019 Z900 Motorcycles Due to ABS Hydraulic Unit Contamination

Kawasaki is recalling 2019 Z900 ABS motorcycles because debris in the ABS hydraulic unit may cause wheel lockup during braking, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 could cause wheel lockup and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2019 Z900 ABS, Z900 RS ABS, and Z900 RS CAFE ABS motorcycles. The recall involves 497 vehicles. The defect is that the ABS hydraulic unit may have been contaminated with debris during the manufacturing process.

This contamination may result in the front or rear wheel locking up when braking while riding. If the front or rear wheel locks up while braking, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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. 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 Z900
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
497

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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