Known Recalls

Model year record

2017 KAWASAKI ZR900

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V703000

Suspension: rear: shock absorber

Component
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
2,383
Reported to NHTSA
2017-11-08
Owners notified
2017-12-04

Defect description

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 ZR900AH, ZR900BH and ZR900BJ motorcycles. The rear shock absorber tie-rod frame mount holes can become elongated if the rear shock absorber bottoms out, affecting the operation of the shock absorber.

Safety risk

If the rear shock absorber does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

KMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie-rod mounting hole and replace the bracket or frame depending on the extent of the elongation of the tie-rod mounting hole, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC17-04.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.