Kawasaki recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 EX300BDFAL motorcycles manufactured August 16, 2012, through April 2, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
What could happen
The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kawasaki will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected ABS pumps with a new assembly. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Ex300 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V310000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 11, 2013
- Owners notified
- Aug 5, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,083
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 16, 2012 to Apr 2, 2013
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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.
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.