NHTSA recall 19V083000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Kawasaki Z900
Reported Feb 8, 2019497 vehicles affectedKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.Maker’s number MC19-01Built Oct 12, 2018 – Nov 22, 2018
The defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2019 Z900 ABS, Z900 RS ABS & Z900 RS CAFE ABS motorcycles. The ABS hydraulic unit (ABS unit) may have been contaminated with debris during the manufacturing process, possibly resulting in the front or rear wheel locking up when braking while riding.
The risk
If the front or rear wheel locks up while braking, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module