Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ringRecall 18V-866 · 2018 Kawasaki Z900
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 18V-866 covers 1,173 2018 Kawasaki Z900 for a antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V866000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Z900, Z900 ABS, and Z900RS vehicles. The rear brake hose and rear wheel rotation sensor wire may have been incorrectly routed, allowing them to contact the rear tire.
The risk
If the brake hose contacts the rear tire, the hose may be damaged, reducing the braking performance. If the wheel rotation wire gets damaged, the ABS may not function properly. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line and rear wheel sensor wire routing, correcting the routing and replacing any damaged component, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC18-06.
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
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 29 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 2, 2017 to November 10, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.