The defect
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."
The risk
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the front brake rotor and pads, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC22-04.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki LX230A | 2020, 2021 |
| Kawasaki LX230G | 2022 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki LX230A | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Kawasaki LX230A | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Kawasaki LX230G | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2022
31 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. filed 37 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022