CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES
- Problem
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 ZR900C, ZR900E and ZR900N (Z900RS ABS, Z900RS CAFE ABS, and Z900RS SE ABS) motorcycles. Due to an improper manufacturing process during installation of the sidewall rubber of the tire, the front tire may blister on the inner surface. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Car."
- Risk
- A tire with inner wall blistering can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is DAL491A.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The front tire on these motorcycles may blister on its inner surface. The blistering is caused by an improper manufacturing process during installation of the tire's sidewall rubber. Because the tire does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 119 for new pneumatic tires, the motorcycle is not compliant with federal requirements.
A tire with inner wall blistering can fail, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk when riding.
The remedy is free: authorized dealers will replace the front tires at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. You can also contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. customer service at 1-866-802-9381, referencing recall number DAL491A. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki ZR900C | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki ZR900E | 2024 |
| Kawasaki ZR900N | 2024 |