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Kawasaki Z900 Recall 18V866: Rear brake hose may rub tire, reducing braking

NHTSA campaign 18V866, reported December 6, 2018, 1,173 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain 2018 motorcycles, the rear brake hose and the rear wheel rotation sensor wire may have been routed incorrectly, so they can contact the rear tire. If the brake hose is damaged by the tire, braking performance can be reduced. If the wheel sensor wire is damaged, the anti-lock braking system may not work properly. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.

Kawasaki will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the brake line and rear wheel sensor wire routing, correct the routing, and replace any damaged component. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. customer service at 1-866-802-9381, referencing recall number MC18-06, and can check their VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V866Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Z900, Z900 ABS, and Z900RS vehicles. The rear brake hose and rear wheel rotation sensor wire may have been incorrectly routed, allowing them to contact the rear tire.
Risk
If the brake hose contacts the rear tire, the hose may be damaged, reducing the braking performance. If the wheel rotation wire gets damaged, the ABS may not function properly. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line and rear wheel sensor wire routing, correcting the routing and replacing any damaged component, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC18-06.
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.

Affected vehicles

Kawasaki Z9002018