2019 Kawasaki Z900 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 19V083000
497 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2019
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- Z900
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Potential units affected
- 497 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2019-02-08
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
If the front or rear wheel locks up while braking, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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.