NHTSA Recall 24V270000: Tires
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 525 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Kawasaki ZR900C.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V270000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | DAL491A |
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | April 16, 2024 |
| Owner notification | May 13, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V270000
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.