2013 Kawasaki EX300 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 13V310000
1,083 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2013
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- EX300
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Potential units affected
- 1,083 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2013-07-11
What’s 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.
What could happen?
The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s 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.