KAWASAKI ZR900 2018: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V703000

Make Model Year
KAWASAKI ZR900 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-04 2017-11-08 2017-11-09

Production Dates: 2017-01-09 - 2017-08-26

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

Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC17-04

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2383

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. "KMC" is recalling certain 2017-2018 ZR900AH, ZR900BH and ZR900BJ motorcycles. The rear shock absorber tie-rod frame mount holes can become elongated if the rear shock absorber bottoms out, affecting the operation of the shock absorber.

Consequence

If the rear shock absorber does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KMC 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 of the tie-rod mounting hole, 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.

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.