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  NHTSA Recall 17V703000

NHTSA Campaign Id 17V703000; Date: Nov. 8, 2017

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

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2017 Kawasaki ZR900 2018 Kawasaki ZR900

Component: Suspension:rear:shock Absorber

Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. , U. S. A.

Affected Units:: 2,383

icon3 Recall Summary:

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.

icon2 How to Fix:

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.

icon4 Recall 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.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 4, 2017

Also see:

All recalls of Kawasaki vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.