2009 Kawasaki EX650C9F & 2010 Kawasaki EX650CAF recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009 EX650C9F/fl and model year 2010 EX650CAF/fl ninja 650 motorcycles. The right rear portion of the lower cowling CAN interfere with the operator's foot while in the process of applying the rear brake.
💥 The risk
This could diminish the operator's control over brake force application or distract the operator, creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install an updated footrest guard and fairing bracket. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 19, 2010. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 1-866-802-9381.
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
- 10V323000
- Manufacturer
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 6,764
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Owner phone
- 1-866-802-9381
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 19, 2010
- Built
- Dec 9, 2008 – Dec 12, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners 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 .