Recall 10V323000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Report Date

20100709

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 EX650C9F/FL AND MODEL YEAR 2010 EX650CAF/FL NINJA 650 MOTORCYCLES. THE RIGHT REAR PORTION OF THE LOWER COWLING CAN INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATOR'S FOOT WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING THE REAR BRAKE.

Safety Consequence

THIS COULD DIMINISH THE OPERATOR'S CONTROL OVER BRAKE FORCE APPLICATION OR DISTRACT THE OPERATOR, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN UPDATED FOOTREST GUARD AND FAIRING BRACKET. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2009	KAWASAKI	EX650C9F
2010	KAWASAKI	EX650CAF

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.