Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- Component
- Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,282
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2016-07-13
- Owners notified
- 2016-07-26
Defect description
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro motorcycles manufactured February 4, 2016 through June 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the shock absorbers may leak oil and lose their function.
Safety risk
Loss of function of the shock absorbers may affect the motorcycle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC16-04.