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Kawasaki - Rear shock absorber mounting may elongate
Official notice
8 Nov 2017
Last checked
8 Nov 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Kawasaki - Rear shock absorber mounting may elongate. If the rear shock absorber does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash. Published 2017-11-08.
What to do now
Kmc will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie-rod mounting hole and replace the bracket or frame depending on the extent of the elongation of the tie-rod mounting hole, free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2017. Owners may contact kmc customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kmc's number for this recall is mc17-04.
Units affected
2,383
Recall number
MC17-04
Official notice
2017-11-08
The hazard
The hazard
If the rear shock absorber does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Kawasaki. Contact: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A..
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