2018 KAWASAKI Z900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 KAWASAKI Z900
The 2018 KAWASAKI Z900 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 KAWASAKI Z900
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 KAWASAKI Z900, potentially affecting up to 4,729 vehicles.
Recall 18V866000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
| 1,173 vehicles affected
Defect: Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Z900, Z900 ABS, and Z900RS vehicles. The rear brake hose and rear wheel rotation sensor wire may have been incorrectly routed, allowing them to contact the rear tire.
Consequence: If the brake hose contacts the rear tire, the hose may be damaged, reducing the braking performance. If the wheel rotation wire gets damaged, the ABS may not function properly. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line and rear wheel sensor wire routing, correcting the routing and replacing any damaged component, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact KMC customer service...
View full details →Recall 18V866000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,173 vehicles affected
Defect: Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Z900, Z900 ABS, and Z900RS vehicles. The rear brake hose and rear wheel rotation sensor wire may have been incorrectly routed, allowing them to contact the rear tire.
Consequence: If the brake hose contacts the rear tire, the hose may be damaged, reducing the braking performance. If the wheel rotation wire gets damaged, the ABS may not function properly. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line and rear wheel sensor wire routing, correcting the routing and replacing any damaged component, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact KMC customer service...
View full details →Recall 17V703000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
| 2,383 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the rear shock absorber does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 KAWASAKI Z900
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KAWASAKI Z900.
Safety Rating for the 2018 KAWASAKI Z900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 KAWASAKI Z900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 KAWASAKI Z900
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 KAWASAKI Z900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
99931-1587-01 — EQUIPMENT
Assembly and Preparation manual - Not to be released to Public
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 KAWASAKI Z900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI Z900
- 2017 KAWASAKI Z900 — 0 complaints
- 2018 KAWASAKI Z900 (current)
- 2019 KAWASAKI Z900 — 0 complaints
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