TiresRecall 24V-270 · Kawasaki vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 24V-270 covers 525 Kawasaki vehicles for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V270000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 ZR900C, ZR900E and ZR900N (Z900RS ABS, Z900RS CAFE ABS, and Z900RS SE ABS) motorcycles. Due to an improper manufacturing process during installation of the sidewall rubber of the tire, the front tire may blister on the inner surface. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Car."
The risk
A tire with inner wall blistering can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is DAL491A.
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
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.