Vehicle recall 17V703000 · November 8, 2017
Kawasaki Z900 and ZR900
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this 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.
- 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. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC17-04.
- 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
- 17V703000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 8, 2017
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC17-04
- Owner notification
- December 4, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,383
- 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 Z900 (2018): 2018
- Kawasaki ZR900 (2017): 2017
Has your Kawasaki been repaired?
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