NHTSA Campaign 24V270000
TIRES
Issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Reported Apr 16, 2024 · 525 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
A tire with inner wall blistering can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | ZR900C | 2024 | 525 |
| KAWASAKI | ZR900E | 2024 | 525 |
| KAWASAKI | ZR900N | 2024 | 525 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V270000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.