CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
- Problem
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 LX230A and 2022 LX230G motorcycles. The incorrect front brake rotor may have been installed, which can reduce brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front brake rotor and pads, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC22-04.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some Kawasaki LX230A and LX230G motorcycles from the 2020 to 2022 model years may have had an incorrect front brake rotor installed. This can reduce brake performance and does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 122 for motorcycle brake systems.
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should stop riding the affected vehicle until the repair is completed if they are concerned about their brakes.
Dealers will replace the front brake rotor and brake pads as needed, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. To check whether your vehicle is affected or to ask questions, contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. customer service at 1-866-802-9381, referencing recall MC22-04, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki LX230A | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki LX230G | 2022 |