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Kawasaki - Anti-lock brake system may allow wheels to lock up
Official notice
8 Feb 2019
Last checked
8 Feb 2019
An official NHTSA notice concerns Kawasaki - Anti-lock brake system may allow wheels to lock up. If the front or rear wheel locks up while braking, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Published 2019-02-08.
What to do now
Kawasaki has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the abs unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began february 15, 2019. Owners may contact kawasaki customer care at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is mc19-01.
Units affected
497
Recall number
MC19-01
Official notice
2019-02-08
The hazard
The hazard
If the front or rear wheel locks up while braking, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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Brand: Kawasaki. Contact: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A..
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