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Kawasaki - Incorrect brake hose sensor wire routing
Official notice
6 Dec 2018
Last checked
6 Dec 2018
An official NHTSA notice concerns Kawasaki - Incorrect brake hose sensor wire routing. If the brake hose contacts the rear tire, the hose may be damaged, reducing the braking performance. If the wheel rotation wire gets damaged, the abs may not function properly. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. Published 2018-12-06.
What to do now
Kmc will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line and rear wheel sensor wire routing, correcting the routing and replacing any damaged component, free of charge. The recall began december 17, 2018. Owners may contact kmc customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kmc's number for this recall is mc18-06.
Units affected
1,173
Recall number
MC18-06
Official notice
2018-12-06
The hazard
The hazard
If the brake hose contacts the rear tire, the hose may be damaged, reducing the braking performance. If the wheel rotation wire gets damaged, the abs may not function properly. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Kawasaki. Contact: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A..
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