Defect Description For Recall
Kawasaki Is Recalling Certain My 2008 Ex250J8F And Ex250J8Fl Motorcycles. The Front Brake Hose May Be Damaged Over A Long Period Of Use. The Brake Hose Tends To Deflect Forward During Suspension Travel. This Allows The Brake Hose To Contact The Edge Of The Front Fork Outer Tube.
Make Of Vehicle
KAWASAKI
Model Of Vehicle
EX250J8FL
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V115000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Over Time, This Contact Could Damage The Brake Hose Causing The Brake Fluid To Leak And Resulting In A Lack Of Front Brake Performance. This Can Create The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Front Brake Hose Bracket. The Recall Began On March 17, 2008. Owners May Contact Kawasaki At 1-866-802-9381.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Start Of Manufacture
20071113
End Of Manufacture
20080124
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1526
Date Owners Notified
20080317
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Date Report Received
20080311
Make Campaign Number
MC 08-06