NHTSA Recall 08V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V115000; Date: Mar. 11, 2008
Over time, this contact could damage the brake hose causing the brake fluid to leak and resulting in a lack of front brake performance. This can create the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Kawasaki Ex250j8f; 2008 Kawasaki Ex250j8fl
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. , U. S. A.
Affected Units:: 1,526
Recall Summary:
Kawasaki is recalling certain my 2008 ex250j8f and ex250j8fl motorcycles. The front brake hose may be damaged over a long period of use. The brake hose tends to deflect forward during suspension travel. This allows the brake hose to contact the edge of the front fork outer tube.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front brake hose bracket. The recall began on March 17, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Recall Notes:
Kawasaki recall no. Mc 08-06. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 17, 2008
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