NHTSA vehicle safety data

2017 Kawasaki ZR900 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Kawasaki ZR900 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Kawasaki ZR900. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

NHTSA #17V703000

Reported November 8, 2017 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Potentially affected: 2,383 vehicles

DO NOT DRIVE — NHTSA has issued a park-it order on this recall. Contact a Kawasaki dealer immediately.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the rear shock absorber does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

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