NHTSA Recall 13V310000
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2013-07-11. An estimated 1,083 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will 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.
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.