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Kawasaki - Shock absorbers may leak oil and lose function
Official notice
13 Jul 2016
Last checked
13 Jul 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Kawasaki - Shock absorbers may leak oil and lose function. Loss of function of the shock absorbers may affect the motorcycle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2016-07-13.
What to do now
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began july 26, 2016. Owners may contact kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is mc16-04.
Units affected
1,282
Recall number
MC16-04
Official notice
2016-07-13
The hazard
The hazard
Loss of function of the shock absorbers may affect the motorcycle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Kawasaki. Contact: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A..
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