Kawasaki recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009 ex650c9f/fl and model year 2010 ex650caf/fl ninja 650 motorcycles. The right rear portion of the lower cowling can interfere with the operator's foot while in the process of applying the rear brake.
What could happen
This could diminish the operator's control over brake force application or distract the operator, creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will install an updated footrest guard and fairing bracket. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 19, 2010. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 1-866-802-9381.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Ex650C9F 2009
- Kawasaki Ex650Caf 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V323000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 9, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jul 19, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,764
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 9, 2008 to Dec 12, 2009
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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.