Disc: caliperRecall 10V-303 · 2010 Kawasaki ZR1000DAF
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall 10V-303 covers 1,161 2010 Kawasaki ZR1000DAF for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V303000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ZR100DAF/L MODELS. UNDER SEVERE RIDING CONDITIONS THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR DURING EXTREMELY HEAVY APPLICATION OF THE FRONT BRAKE.
The risk
THIS CAN CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE AND REPLACE IT IF REQUIRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE POSITION WILL BE ADJUSTED TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE ROTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY JULY 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 866-802-9381.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 2009 to October 31, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.