2019 Kawasaki Z900 Recall: ABS hydraulic unit (ABS unit) may have been contaminated with debris…
NHTSA campaign 19V083000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Feb 8, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2019 Z900 ABS, Z900 RS ABS & Z900 RS CAFE ABS motorcycles. The ABS hydraulic unit (ABS unit) may have been contaminated with debris during the manufacturing process, possibly resulting in the front or rear wheel locking up when braking while riding.
The risk
If the front or rear wheel locks up while braking, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Kawasaki has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Kawasaki Customer Care at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC19-01.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V083000 (manufacturer number MC19-01). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.