Rear: shock absorberRecall 17V-703 · Kawasaki vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 17V-703 covers 2,383 Kawasaki vehicles for a rear: shock absorber problem, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 17V703000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the rear shock absorber does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 42 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 9, 2017 to August 26, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.