KAWASAKI BR125 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V774000

Make Model Year
KAWASAKI BR125 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-21 2017-12-01 2017-12-05

Production Dates: 2016-02-24 - 2017-10-18

Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9914

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. "Kawasaki" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Z125 PRO & PRO KRT Edition motorcycles, models BR125JHF and BR125JJF. The Electronic Control Unit "ECU" may have an improper setting for the fuel injection, allowing the engine to stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.