NHTSA Recall 18V866000: Wheel speed sensor/tone ring (service brakes) and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,173 vehicles. It affects 2018 Kawasaki Z900.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V866000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MC18-06 |
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › HYDRAULIC › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | December 6, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 17, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Z900, Z900 ABS, and Z900RS vehicles. The rear brake hose and rear wheel rotation sensor wire may have been incorrectly routed, allowing them to contact the rear tire.
Safety risk
If the brake hose contacts the rear tire, the hose may be damaged, reducing the braking performance. If the wheel rotation wire gets damaged, the ABS may not function properly. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line and rear wheel sensor wire routing, correcting the routing and replacing any damaged component, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC18-06.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V866000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Z900 | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.