Vehicle recall 19V083000 · February 8, 2019
2019 Kawasaki Z900
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 2019 Z900 ABS, Z900 RS ABS & Z900 RS CAFE ABS motorcycles. The ABS hydraulic unit (ABS unit) may have been contaminated with debris during the manufacturing process, possibly resulting in the front or rear wheel locking up when braking while riding.
- Consequence
- If the front or rear wheel locks up while braking, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kawasaki has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Kawasaki Customer Care at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC19-01.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V083000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 8, 2019
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC19-01
- Owner notification
- February 15, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 497
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module; Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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 (2019): 2019
Has your Kawasaki been repaired?
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