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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V303000·Announced 2010-06-29

Kawasaki Recalls 2010 ZR1000DAF Motorcycles for Brake Hose Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 2010 ZR1000DAF motorcycles because the front brake hose may contact the rotor, potentially causing a fluid leak and crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the defect creates the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving serious harm potential.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain model year 2010 ZR1000DAF motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the left front brake hose may contact the front brake rotor during extremely heavy application of the front brake under severe riding conditions.

This contact can cause brake fluid to leak, creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death. The affected vehicles are 2010 model year ZR1000DAF motorcycles.

Dealers will inspect the front brake hose and replace it if required. Additionally, the front brake hose position will be adjusted to prevent contact with the brake rotor. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 1, 2010. Owners may contact Kawasaki Consumer Services Department at 866-802-9381 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI ZR1000DAF
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,161

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ZR1000DAF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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