NHTSA Recall 19V083000
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2019-02-08. An estimated 497 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
If the front or rear wheel locks up while braking, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: MC19-01
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.