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Kawasaki recalls Z900 over rear shock

2017 Kawasaki Z900

Kawasaki Motors Australia has joined a worldwide recall on the 2017 Z900 over an issue with the rear shock absorber.

Bikes affected were sold nationally between January 1 and November 27, 2017.

Check the VIN list at the end of this article to see if your Z900 is affected.

The voluntary recall notice is issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

It says holes in the rear shock absorber tie-rod frame mounts “could become elongated if the rear shock absorber bottoms out”.

“This may prevent the rear shock absorber from operating correctly and could result in a loss of control of the motorcycle,” the notice says.

Owners are advised to contact an authorised Kawasaki Service Centre to arrange for inspection and repair of the motorcycle.

In the case that elongation of the tie-rod frame mount is found, a replacement frame will be installed free of charge.

Click here to locate your nearest Kawasaki dealer.

Kawasaki Z900 - Z650 rear shock absorber
Kawasaki Z900

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Recall notices are issued by the manufacturer through a voluntary industry code under the ACCC.

Despite hundreds of recalls by various automotive manufacturers, none has ever been mandatory.  All have been issued by the manufacturer.

While any recall is not good news for the manufacturer, it shows that they are largely diligent in fixing problems.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• UK

• New Zealand

• Canada

Affected Kawasaki Z900 bikes by VIN2017 Kawasaki Z900 rear shock absorber

VIN #
JKAZR2B15HDA01161
JKAZR2B16HDA11326
JKAZR2B18HDA11327
JKAZR2B1XHDA11328
JKAZR2B18HDA11330
JKAZR2B1XHDA11331
JKAZR2B11HDA11332
JKAZR2B13HDA11333
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JKAZR2B17HDA11335
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JKAZR2B10HDA11337
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JKAZR2B14HDA11339
JKAZR2B10HDA11340
JKAZR2B12HDA11341
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JKAZR2B16HDA11343
JKAZR2B13HDA14748
JKAZR2B15HDA14749
JKAZR2B11HDA14750
JKAZR2B10HDA14755
JKAZR2B12HDA14756
JKAZR2B16HDA14758
JKAZR2B14HDA14760
JKAZR2B16HDA14761
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JKAZR2B13HDA14765
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JKAZR2B19HDA21588
JKAZR2B10HDA21589
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JKAZR2B10HDA21592
JKAZR2B16HDA23329
JKAZR2B12HDA23330
JKAZR2B14HDA23331
JKAZR2B16HDA23332
JKAZR2B18HDA23333
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JKAZR2B11HDA23335
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JKAZR2B19HDA26015
JKAZR2B10HDA26016
JKAZR2B12HDA26020