February 8, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V083000

Anti-Lock Brake System May Allow Wheels to Lock Up

If the front or rear wheel locks up while braking, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V083

Manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 497

 

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.

 

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 (TTY

1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check for Kawasaki Recalls

 

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MC 19-01
February 22, 2019

REPLACES: Please discard bulletin MC19-01 dated February 15, 2019.

TITLE: INSPECT & REPLACE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT

RECALL

THIS BULLETIN IS OF THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AND MUST BE ACTED UPON IMMEDIATELY TO ENSURE CUSTOMER SAFETY.

 

Eligibility

Year	Model	Model Codes	VIN Eligibility
2019	Z900 ABS	ZR900BKF ZR900BKFL	Check VIP in K-Dealer
2019	Z900 RS ABS	ZR900CKFB ZR900CKFBL
2019	Z900 RS CAFE ABS	ZR900EKF ZR900EKFL

 

Verify eligibility using VIP in K-Dealer before starting the repair.

Please check VIP (Vehicle Information Portal) in K-Dealer for other possible repair campaigns for eligible units.

 

Subject

On affected units, the ABS hydraulic unit may have been contaminated with debris during the manufacturing process. Contamination could result in improper functioning of the anti-lock braking system, allowing the front or rear tire to lock during operation of the anti-lock braking system, creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

 

Kawasaki Action

Initiate Campaign:

Kawasaki has initiated a Recall campaign to repair all eligible units. The repair consists of inspecting and replacing the ABS hydraulic unit if it is found to be defective.

 

Notify Registered Owners:

Kawasaki is sending a Recall letter to all registered owners of eligible units. A copy of the letter is printed on page 36 of this bulletin.

 

Dealer Action

Repair Eligible Units:

Repair all eligible units including sold units in the field and unsold units in your dealership inventory prior to delivery to the retail purchaser. It is the obligation of authorized Kawasaki retail Dealers to repair eligible units in Dealer’s possession prior to retail sale. Failure to comply with this obligation to repair all units eligible for Recall or FDM campaigns by the Dealer constitutes a breach of the Dealer Sales and Service Agreement. Refer to Service Policies bulletin SP 08-01. Refer to the Replacement, Inspection and Test Procedure sections of this bulletin for details.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• It’s the law! Under the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Law 49 U.S.C. Section 30120(i) requires dealers to perform Recall repairs before delivering any vehicle affected by the Recall to a purchaser.

 

Document Completed Repairs:

Federal law requires manufacturers to maintain accurate follow-up records on repairs performed on eligible units. Dealers MUST submit a Warranty Claim for each repair. Refer to the Warranty Information section of this bulletin for details.

 

NOTE:

• If you fail to submit a Warranty Claim for a new unit that is subsequently sold and registered, the new owner will receive the Recall letter requesting the return of the vehicle to you for repair.

 

Submit Product Registration:

Submit the product registration to Kawasaki via K-Dealer immediately after retail sale of any eligible unit. Be sure to supply the correct customer name and mailing address. Kawasaki uses the product registration information for customer notification. Also, if you know that the customer has moved, please submit a Customer Update via K-Dealer.

 

Parts Information

• Only ABS Pumps with a specific Lot Number require replacement.
• Perform the ABS Hydraulic Unit Inspection procedure beginning on page 4 of this bulletin.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• ABS Pumps replaced erroneously under this campaign that do not contain the affected Lot Number will be debited back to the dealer.

NG LOT NUMBERS
8S08	8S12	8S16	8S20	8S24	8S28	8T01	8T05	8T09	8T13
8S09	8S13	8S17	8S21	8S25	8S29	8T02	8T06	8T10	8T14
8S10	8S14	8S18	8S22	8S26	8S30	8T03	8T07	8T11
8S11	8S15	8S19	8S23	8S27	8S31	8T04	8T08	8T12

 

Repair Kit Part Numbers

Kit 99999-0704 (for ZR900B) or 99999-0705 (for ZR900C/E) installed only if inspection criteria found in this bulletin indicates replacement.

Order parts to complete the Recall through K-Dealer as outlined in Service Bulletin SP15-03.

 

NOTE:

• Use VIP in K-Dealer to identify affected units in your dealership inventory to order repair kits for unsold units

 

Parts Availability:

To ensure parts availability across the dealer network, Kawasaki initially requests that parts are ordered based on immediate demand:

• For retailed units, order parts as customers schedule repairs or for repairs expected to take place within the next two weeks.
• For unsold units, use VIP in K-Dealer to identify the number of affected units in your dealership inventory. Order repair parts only for units that will be repaired for retail sale within the next two weeks.

 

KIT, ABS MC19-01 – P/N 99999-0704, ZR900B

Contents	Qty
Pump Assy-Oil, ABS	1
Washer-Seal	8
Bolt, Socket, with MEC	3

 

KIT, ABS MC19-01 – P/N 99999-0705, ZR900C/E

Contents	Qty
Pump Assy-Oil, ABS	1
Washer-Seal	8
Bolt, Socket, with MEC	2

 

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1 Affected Product

Vehicle

KAWASAKI

Z900

2019

 

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2019 Z900 ABS, Z900 RS ABS & Z900 RS CAFE ABS
INSPECT & REPLACE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

NHTSA RECALL NO. 19V-083

 

Dear Kawasaki Motorcycle Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2019 Z900 ABS, Z900 RS ABS & Z900 RS CAFE ABS models.

 

The reason for this notice:

On affected units, the ABS hydraulic unit may have been contaminated with debris during the manufacturing process. Contamination could result in improper functioning of the anti-lock braking system, allowing the front or rear tire to lock during operation of the anti-lock braking system, creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death. Our records indicate that you have purchased one of these units.

 

What Kawasaki and your dealer will do:

Kawasaki has authorized your dealer to inspect your motorcycle and replace the ABS hydraulic unit if it is found to be defective free of charge. The actual repair will take up to an hour and a half but may take longer due to scheduling at the dealership and the time needed to obtain required parts.

 

What should you do to ensure your safety?

Please call your Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment to have your motorcycle inspected and repaired if required. Please have your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ready when calling. To locate the nearest authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer, please visit www.kawasaki.com and click on the “LOCATE DEALER” link.

 

If you need help:

If you have questions or concerns that your dealer is not able to resolve, please contact Kawasaki Customer Care at (866) 802-9381 (toll-free) between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Please have your Vehicle Identification Number ready when calling.

If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge within a reasonable amount of time (60 days after your first attempt to obtain remedy), you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1(888) 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

 

If you received this notice in error:

Our records indicate you are the current owner of the motorcycle described in this letter. If you no longer have the vehicle described in this letter, please help us to update our records at www.kawasaki.com by clicking on “OWNER CENTER => OWNER SUPPORT => UPDATE OWNER INFO” or by calling Kawasaki toll free at (866) 802-9381. Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.

 

Reimbursement:

If you have experienced the failure described above prior to receiving this letter and have paid to have it corrected, you may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement for your documented cost of repair(s). To apply for reimbursement, please send copies of current owner and VIN information along with copies of repair orders and payment confirmation to the following address:

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
ATTN:  Kawasaki Customer Care
P.O. Box 25252
Santa Ana, California 92799-5252

 

Please note the following conditions for reimbursement:

Claims may be excluded if proper documentation is not included. Current owner and VIN information along with copies of repair orders and payment confirmation must be provided.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and your continued satisfaction with your Kawasaki motorcycle.

Sincerely,

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

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7 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1

RCLQRT-19V083-3545.PDF 211.153KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V083-5038.pdf 12368.292KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V083-7545.PDF 213.051KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V083-4686.pdf 12176.799KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V083-8018.pdf 278.297KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2

RCLQRT-19V083-5084.PDF 211.256KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V083-4595.PDF 211.336KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V083&docType=RCL

 

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