2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F & 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8FL + 2 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Kawasaki is recalling 4,628 my ZG1400A8F/A8FL, and ZG1400B8F/B8FL motorcycles. Trapped road debris may interfere with free movement of the rear brake pedal, preventing full release of the rear brake which CAN lead to overheating damage and possible brake failure.
💥 The risk
Brake failure could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Kawasaki will install a cover on the brake pedal free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about january 8, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V623000
- Manufacturer
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 4,628
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Owner phone
- 1-866-802-9381
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 8, 2009
- Built
- Apr 13, 2007 – Oct 17, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may 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.