KAWASAKI ZR900N 2024: TIRES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V270000

Make Model Year
KAWASAKI ZR900N 2024
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-04-16 2024-04-16

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

Manufacturer Campaign Number: DAL491A

Component: TIRES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 525

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 119

Summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. "KMC" is recalling certain 2024 ZR900C, ZR900E and ZR900N "Z900RS ABS, Z900RS CAFE ABS, and Z900RS SE ABS" motorcycles. Due to an improper manufacturing process during installation of the sidewall rubber of the tire, the front tire may blister on the inner surface. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Car."

Consequence

A tire with inner wall blistering can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front tires, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is DAL491A.

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.nhtsa.gov.