NHTSA recall campaign
03V140000
ManufacturerKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.Reported2003-04-07Affected5,102 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE ACTUATING CAM CAN BREAK WHERE THE ACTUATING ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CAM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →