Kawasaki recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2010 zr100daf/l models. Under severe riding conditions the left front brake hose may contact the front brake rotor during extremely heavy application of the front brake.
What could happen
This can cause brake fluid to leak creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the front brake hose and replace it if required. Additionally, the front brake hose position will be adjusted to prevent contact with the brake rotor. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july july 1, 2010. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 866-802-9381.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Zr1000Daf 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V303000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 29, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jul 2, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,161
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 1, 2009 to Oct 31, 2010
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.