IllustrationTHE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE #03V140000 SUBJECT: REAR BRAKE ACTUATING CAM. THE CONSUMER CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER WHICH STATED NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *NLM
2002 Kawasaki BN125-A5
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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What owners actually said
1 reportsOfficial recalls
103V140000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Apr 7, 2003
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE ACTUATING CAM CAN BREAK WHERE THE ACTUATING ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CAM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
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