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Kawasaki ZR1000DAF Recall 10V303: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

NHTSA campaign 10V303, reported June 29, 2010, 1,161 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 10V303KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
Risk
THIS CAN CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
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.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Affected vehicles

Kawasaki ZR1000DAF2010