Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V535000 Reported July 13, 2016

Shock absorbers may leak oil and lose function

Q: What is recall 16V535000?

NHTSA recall 16V535000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on July 13, 2016. It addresses: Shock absorbers may leak oil and lose function. The recall affects approximately 1,282 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · Suspension · 1,282 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V535000

Manufacturer Campaign

MC16-04

Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

1,282

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 13, 2016

Completion Rate

56.42

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorbers, free of charge. the recall began july 26, 2016. owners may contact kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. kawasaki's number for this recall is mc16-04.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 16V535000 or campaign MC16-04.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V535000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V535000?

NHTSA recall 16V535000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on July 13, 2016. It addresses: Shock absorbers may leak oil and lose function. The recall affects approximately 1,282 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V535000 or the manufacturer campaign number MC16-04. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.