[Z125Admin]

Report Receipt Date: JUL 13, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V535000

Component(s): SUSPENSION

Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
KAWASAKI Z125 PRO 2017

Number of potentially involved : 1,282

Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %

Production Dates : FEB 04, 2016 - JUN 07, 2016

VIN Range 1 : Begin : JKABRRJ10HDA00041 End : JKABRRJ1XHDA01643

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First Recall or Bad Luck?​

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

SUMMARY:
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro motorcycles manufactured February 4, 2016 through June 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the shock absorbers may leak oil and lose their function.

CONSEQUENCE:
Loss of function of the shock absorbers may affect the motorcycle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC16-04.

 

[HardRacing]

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Maybe we can get store credit toward an Ohlins shock. ;-)



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[HondaGalToo]

Thanks for the heads-up. I stopped at my dealer's for a part the over the weekend and they let me know about it. They are watching for my VIN number and will let me know.

 

[ZX10RArcher]

Damnit... my VIN is included

 

[Bludc2]

Mine is too. But not leaking yet with 500 miles

 

[GromStomper]

Mine started leaking at around 400 miles. Got tired of hearing the dealership give me ****, saying I was too hard in it or something, so I went aftermarket. YSS rear shock should be here in 2-3 days.

 

[WOT]

Mine started leaking at around 400 miles. Got tired of hearing the dealership give me ****, saying I was too hard in it or something, so I went aftermarket. YSS rear shock should be here in 2-3 days.

That's what I dislike about some dealers, often the guys going in to buy a bike know more than those selling it!

Independent shops are where I try to go, ones with a good reputation. Even dealers with a good reputation but that's harder.

 

[Bludc2]

Mine started leaking at around 400 miles. Got tired of hearing the dealership give me ****, saying I was too hard in it or something, so I went aftermarket. YSS rear shock should be here in 2-3 days.

Be sure to throw up some pictures when you get it mounted!

 

[GromStomper]

Be sure to throw up some pictures when you get it mounted!

For sure

 

[Zman]

Will check my Fiance's today. Guess it's a good thing mine hasn't come in yet.

 

[Thralltheminibeast]

Awesome, another 2 hour road trip with the Z in my truck....

 

[Procinctu]

I had gone in to my dealer before recall and they have been calling Kawasaki with no response. I called in today, since the official recall, and they entered my VIN in the system again and the recall for the rear shock came up. They now were able to easily order the replacement. If you call the dealer, who should already have your VIN, if they check it the recall should show up with the rear shock issue.

 

[8bit Rider]

I expect to be hearing from my dealer soon. Hopefully I can time this to coincide with the 600 mile service.

 

[McGovZ125]

Will check my Fiance's today. Guess it's a good thing mine hasn't come in yet.

Now that ^^^ is a good fiance. Marry her sooner than later.

 

[cfaddict]

my bike is in the recall, and at 300 miles today I noticed a significant amount of oil leaking down the shock body. ah well, where is Ohlins at??

 

[homepc2]

Awesome, another 2 hour road trip with the Z in my truck....

I hear ya... I'm facing a 3 hour cross-country journey myself. Oh, well... at least there's some good places to eat along the way.

 

[MNZ125]

I hear ya... I'm facing a 3 hour cross-country journey myself. Oh, well... at least there's some good places to eat along the way.

Couldn't you just have it done at nearest kawasaki dealer?

 

[homepc2]

Couldn't you just have it done at nearest kawasaki dealer?

Probably... but I simply don't trust the dealers in this area. They're all big gigantic multi-line dealers and their arrogant attitude towards customers was my main motivation for avoiding them. The dealer I bought the bike from is a real small family owned + operated single line dealership out in the middle of nowhere and I totally trust the guys there. Besides, it gives me an excuse to take the day to enjoy myself and stop back by that barbecue joint I ate at when I first picked up the little Z. Crazy as it sounds, I'm actually looking forward to it!

 

[MNZ125]

Probably... but I simply don't trust the dealers in this area. They're all big gigantic multi-line dealers and their arrogant attitude towards customers was my main motivation for avoiding them. The dealer I bought the bike from is a real small family owned + operated single line dealership out in the middle of nowhere and I totally trust the guys there. Besides, it gives me an excuse to take the day to enjoy myself and stop back by that barbecue joint I ate at when I first picked up the little Z. Crazy as it sounds, I'm actually looking forward to it!

I understand that. The ones near me have terrible attitudes and do terrible work with terrible reviews. I also bought mine from a smaller and further out of town place. But I only have a 30 minute drive luckily even then.

 

[GromStomper]

Be sure to throw up some pictures when you get it mounted!

YSS mounted! Works awesome! Sits about 1/2 in higher as well.