Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 98V-265 · Kawasaki vehicles
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. recall 98V-265 covers 104 Kawasaki vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V265000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
The risk
EVENTUAL PRESSURE LOSS IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY.
NO OWNER NOTIFICATION IS PLANNED.ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALER INVENTORIES.
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 September 1, 1998 to September 24, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.