Component Description
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20160204
End Date Of Manufacturing
20160607
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1282
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20160726
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Report Received Date
20160713
Record Creation Date
20160713
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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 Summary
Loss of function of the shock absorbers may affect the motorcycle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.