Kawasaki Recall of certain 2020-2021 LX230A and 2022 LX230G motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 10, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Kawasaki Recall – Incorrect Front Brake Rotor/FMVSS 122

Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V397000

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,923

MAKEMODELMODEL YEAR(S)
KAWASAKILX230A2020 – 2021
KAWASAKILX230G2022

Summary: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 LX230A and 2022 LX230G motorcycles. The incorrect front brake rotor may have been installed, which can reduce brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.”

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake rotor and pads, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC’s number for this recall is MC22-04.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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