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HighNHTSA·22V397000·Announced 2022-06-07

Kawasaki Recalls LX230 Motorcycles Due to Brake Rotor Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 2020-2022 LX230 motorcycles because an incorrect front brake rotor may have been installed, reducing brake performance and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a brake system defect that increases the risk of a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2020-2021 LX230A and 2022 LX230G motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect front brake rotor may have been installed on these vehicles. This error can reduce brake performance, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers 1,923 vehicles in total. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 23, 2022.

Dealers will replace the front brake rotor and pads, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381 for more information. KMC's number for this recall is MC22-04. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI LX230G, LX230A
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,923

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 (2)

  • LX230G
  • LX230A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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