Recall
Kawasaki Zg1400a8fl — 08V623000
NHTSA ID
08V623000
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Zg1400a8fl
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2008-11-26
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units Affected
4,628
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 4,628 MY ZG1400A8F/A8FL, AND ZG1400B8F/B8FL MOTORCYCLES. TRAPPED ROAD DEBRIS MAY INTERFERE WITH FREE MOVEMENT OF THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL, PREVENTING FULL RELEASE OF THE REAR BRAKE WHICH CAN LEAD TO OVERHEATING DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURE.
Consequence
BRAKE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
KAWASAKI WILL INSTALL A COVER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.