Vehicle recall 16V535000 · July 13, 2016
2017 Kawasaki Z125 PRO
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Loss of function of the shock absorbers may affect the motorcycle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V535000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 13, 2016
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC16-04
- Owner notification
- July 26, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,282
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki Z125 PRO (2017): 2017
Has your Kawasaki been repaired?
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