The worst 2018 Kawasaki Z900 problems
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Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 18V866000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the rear shock absorber does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V703000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Kawasaki Z900 1
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Is the 2018 Kawasaki Z900 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Kawasaki Z900.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Kawasaki Z900?
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How many recalls does the 2018 Kawasaki Z900 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
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