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Kawasaki - Center stand may drop unexpectedly
Official notice
30 Aug 2018
Last checked
30 Aug 2018
An official NHTSA notice concerns Kawasaki - Center stand may drop unexpectedly. The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2018-08-30.
What to do now
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket, free of charge. Owners may contact kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is mc18-05.
Units affected
390
Recall number
MC18-05
Official notice
2018-08-30
The hazard
The hazard
The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Kawasaki. Contact: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A..
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