Kawasaki LX230A, LX230G (2020-2022): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 22V397000 · Jun 7, 2022 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
1,923
vehicles affected
1,923
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V397000
- Date
- Jun 7, 2022
- Maker
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 1,923
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Disc
- Model years
- 2020-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V397000?
2 models: Kawasaki LX230A (2020-2021), Kawasaki LX230G (2022), about 1,923 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V397000?
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.
What can happen?
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.