Kawasaki Recall 13V310000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

NHTSA recall 13V310000 · announced July 11, 2013 · filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · 1,083 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.