Electrical system: softwareRecall 17V-774 · Kawasaki vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 17V-774 covers 9,914 Kawasaki vehicles for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V774000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Z125 PRO & PRO KRT Edition motorcycles, models BR125JHF and BR125JJF. The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have an improper setting for the fuel injection, allowing the engine to stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2017. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
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
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 321 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 24, 2016 to October 18, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.