CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- 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.
- Risk
- If the front or rear wheel locks up while braking, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorcycles have an anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic unit that may have been contaminated with debris during manufacturing. As a result, the front or rear wheel could lock up when braking while riding.
If a wheel locks up during braking, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this seriously and have the recall checked promptly.
Dealers will inspect the ABS unit and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Kawasaki Customer Care at 1-866-802-9381 (recall number MC19-01) for more information.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki Z900 | 2019 |
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