MC22-04 – Incorrect Front Brake Rotor – 2020-2021 Kawasaki KLX230A & 2022 KLX230G Motorcycles

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Page 1 NHTSA – Recall Report Recall – 2020-2021MY LX230A, 2022MY LX230G Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination ・April 18, 2022: Kawasaki Motors, Ltd (KHI) received a report from its Japanese distributor (KMJ) that there was a vehicle installed with a smaller than specified diameter brake disc on the front brake. KHI Quality Assurance Division started investigating. ・April 19, 2022: KHI asked dealerships which received vehicles assembled on the same day as the problem vehicle to search for additional instances of the problem. Two more vehicles with same defect were found. ・April 19, 2022: It was found that during the manufacturing process, the incorrect front brake disc assembly may have been used on September 1st and 7th. Only Japanese spec vehicles were assembled on those days. ・April 22, 2022：KHI decided to initiate a recall campaign for the Japanese market to address this issue. ・April 25, 2022: KMC informed NHTSA that KHI had initiated a foreign recall for certain of these models. ・May 9, 2022: KHI received a report from KMJ that there was another vehicle with the same defect from outside of the initially identified range, which was the range recalled in the Japanese market. ・June 1, 2022：KHI decided to recall all vehicles of this model to be sure that it completely addressed this issue. History of warranty claim No. Warranty claim date Country Mileage Notes 1 April 18, 2022 JPN 82km 2 April 19, 2022 JPN 0km Dealer stock vehicle 3 April 19, 2022 JPN 0km Dealer stock vehicle 4 May 9, 2022 JPN 0km Dealer stock vehicle Numbers of deaths / injuries: 0 claims No warranty claims from US market as of June 9, 2022.

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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. P.O. Box 25252, Santa Ana, California 92799-5252 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NHTSA RECALL NO. 22V-397 2020 ~ 2022 KLX® 230 ABS & KLX® 230 S ABS FRONT BRAKE ROTOR INSPECTION Dear Kawasaki Motorcycle Owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., has decided that certain 2020 ~ 2022 KLX 230 ABS and KLX 230 S ABS motorcycles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, “Motorcycle brake systems.” The reason for this notice: An incorrect brake rotor might have been installed on the front wheel, which can reduce brake performance and increase the risk of a crash. Our records indicate that you have purchased one of these units. What Kawasaki and your dealer will do: Kawasaki has authorized your dealer to inspect and replace the front brake rotor and pads on your motorcycle, if required, free of charge. The actual repair will take up to one hour but may take longer due to scheduling at the dealership and the time needed to obtain required parts. What should you do to ensure your safety? Please contact your Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment to have your motorcycle repaired. Please have your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ready when calling. To locate the nearest authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer, please visit www.kawasaki.com and click on the “LOCATE DEALER” link. If you are unable to transport your motorcycle to your nearest Kawasaki dealer, please contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. to make arrangements for the transportation and repair of your motorcycle. The transportation and repair will be conducted with no cost to you. If you need help: If you have questions or concerns that your dealer is not able to resolve, please contact Kawasaki Customer Care at (866) 802-9381 (toll-free) between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Please have your VIN ready when calling.If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge within a reasonable amount of time (60 days after your first attempt to obtain remedy), you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1(888) 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Continued on next page If you received this notice in error: Our records indicate you are the current owner of the motorcycle described in this letter. If you no longer have the vehicle described in this letter, please help us to update our records at www.kawasaki.com by clicking on “OWNER CENTER => KAWASAKI SUPPORT => UPDATE OWNER INFO” or by calling Kawasaki toll free at (866) 802-9381. Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. Reimbursement: If you have experienced the failure described above prior to receiving this letter and have paid to have it corrected, you may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement for your documented cost of repair(s). To apply for reimbursement, please send copies of current owner and VIN information along with copies of repair orders and payment confirmation to the following address: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. ATTN: Customer Care P.O. Box 25252 Santa Ana, California 92799-5252 Please note the following conditions for reimbursement: Claims may be excluded if proper documentation is not included. Current owner and VIN information along with copies of repair orders and payment confirmation must be provided. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and your continued satisfaction with your Kawasaki motorcycle. Sincerely, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

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©2022, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. SERVICE MC 22-04 June 22, 2022 Page 1 of 6 TITLE: 2020 ~ 2022 KLX® 230 ABS & KLX® 230 S ABS FRONT BRAKE ROTOR INSPECTION Kawasaki Action Initiate Campaign: Kawasaki has initiated a Recall campaign to repair all eligible units. The repair consists of inspecting and replacing the front brake rotor and pads if the front brake rotor is found to be too small. Notify Registered Owners: Kawasaki is sending a Recall letter to all registered owners of eligible units. A copy of the letter is printed on page 6 of this bulletin. Eligibility Eligible Units Year Model Name Model Code 2020 KLX230 ABS KLX230ALF, KLX230ALFL 2021 KLX230 ABS KLX230AMFNN, KLX230AMFNL 2022 KLX230 S ABS KLX230GNFNN, KLX230GNFNL Verify individual vehicle eligibility using VIP in K-Dealer before starting the repair. Please check VIP (Vehicle Information Portal) in K-Dealer for other possible repair campaigns for eligible units. Subject An incorrect brake rotor might have been installed on the front wheel, which can reduce brake performance and increase the risk of a crash. Dealer Action Repair Eligible Units: Repair all eligible units including sold units in the field and unsold units in your dealership inventory prior to delivery to the retail purchaser. It is the obligation of authorized Kawasaki retail Dealers to repair eligible units in Dealer’s possession prior to retail sale. Failure to comply with this obligation to repair all units eligible for Recall or FDM campaigns by the Dealer constitutes a breach of the Dealer Sales and Service Agreement. Refer to Service Policies bulletin SP 08-01. Refer to the Repair Procedure section of this bulletin for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: o It’s the law! Under the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Law 49 U.S.C. Section 30120(i) requires dealers to perform Recall repairs before delivering any vehicle affected by the Recall to a purchaser. THIS BULLETIN IS OF THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AND MUST BE ACTED UPON IMMEDIATELY TO ENSURE CUSTOMER SAFETY. RECALL Page 2 Parts Information Repair Kit Part Number: Kit 99999-0844 must be installed on units that meet the replacement criteria outlined in the inspection section of this bulletin. Parts Availability: To ensure parts availability across the dealer network, the INSPECTION PORTION of this repair must be performed BEFORE ordering parts to ensure that parts are required. Dealer Action (continued) Document Completed Repairs: Federal law requires manufacturers to maintain accurate follow-up records on repairs performed on eligible units. Dealers MUST submit a Warranty Claim for each repair. Refer to the Warranty Information section of this bulletin for details. NOTE: o If you fail to submit a Warranty Claim for a new unit that is subsequently sold and registered, the new owner will receive the Recall letter requesting the return of the vehicle to you for repair. Submit Product Registration: Submit the product registration to Kawasaki via K-Dealer immediately after retail sale of any eligible unit. Be sure to supply the correct customer name and mailing address. Kawasaki uses the product registration information for customer notification. Also, if you know that the customer has moved, please submit a Customer Update via K-Dealer. Kit, Front Rotor, MC22-04 P/N 99999-0844 Ref.# Contents Qty 1 Rotor 1 2 Pad Assy 1 1 2 ONLY ORDER ORDER PARTS FOR THIS REPAIR BASED ON THE INSPECTION RESULTS ON PAGE 3 OF THIS BULLETIN. Page 3 Inspection Procedure • Measure the distance from the edge of the brake rotor [A] to the brake rotor opening [B] as shown. • Record the measurement in millimeters.  If the measurement between A & B is 45mm, no action is required. Proceed to the Warranty section on page 5 of this bulletin.  If the measurement between A & B is 32 mm, the brake rotor and brake pads require replacement. Proceed to the repair procedure on this page. • Send a photo of the rotor measurement as shown below to MC22-04@kmc-usa.com to obtain authorization to order repair kit 99999-0844. Remove Front Brake Rotor • Loosen front axle clamp bolts [A]. • Loosen front axle [B]. • Raise the front wheel off the ground with a suitable stand or jack. • Pull out the front axle and take the front wheel off the front forks. B A A B Repair Procedure 45 MM NO ACTION REQUIRED 32 MM REPAIR REQUIRED Refer to service manual 99832-0001-03 for detailed information related to parts removal and installation. • Remove and retain front brake rotor mounting bolts [A]. • Remove and retain front wheel rotation sensor rotor [B]. • Remove and discard front brake rotor [C]. • Remove and retain front damper [E]. NOTE: o Handle the wheel rotation sensor rotor carefully to prevent damage. B A Page 4 Repair Procedure – (continued) Install Front Brake Rotor • Installation is the reverse of removal. • Install the brake rotor and wheel rotation sensor rotor on the wheel so that all markings face outward. • Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the brake rotor mounting bolts and tighten them in the sequence shown to 20 ft·lb (2.8 kgf·m, 27 N·m). Remove Front Brake Pads • Loosen the brake pad pins [A]. • Remove and retain front caliper mounting bolts [B]. • Remove and retain the front caliper [C] with the hose connected. • Remove and retain brake pad pins [A]. • Remove and discard brake pads [B]. NOTE: o Handle the wheel rotation sensor rotor carefully to prevent damage. Install Front Brake Pads • Check that the pad spring [A] is in place on the caliper [B]. • Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go. • Install the pad on the piston side first, then install the other pad. • Tighten the brake pad pins temporarily. • Install the front caliper and tighten the front caliper mounting bolts to 25 ft·lb (3.5 kgf·m, 34 N·m). • Tighten the brake pad pins to 13 ft·lb (1.7 kgf·m, 17 N·m). B B A B A C Page 5 Repair Procedure (continued) Warranty Information This is a Recall. Repair is authorized regardless of ownership or warranty status. Repairs MUST BE PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY ONLY ON ELIGIBLE UNITS THAT WERE FOUND TO HAVE THE INCORRECT BRAKE ROTOR INSTALLED BASED ON THE INSPECTION ON PAGE 3 OF THIS BULLETIN. See the Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual (claim type 3 information) for detailed instructions when submitting the Warranty Claim. Verify eligibility using VIP in K-Dealer before starting the repair. Please check VIP (Vehicle Information Portal) in K-Dealer for other possible repair campaigns for eligible units. Inspection Only Install Repair Kit 99999-0844 Job Code 22573 22574 Flat Rate Time 0.2 hrs 0.8 hrs Claim Type 3 3 Part Number 99999-0844 99999-0844 Description Kit, Front Rotor, MC22-04 Kit, Front Rotor, MC22-04 Quantity 0 1 WARNING After servicing, it takes several applications of the brake lever before the brake pads contact the rotor, which could result in increased stopping distance and cause an accident resulting in injury or death. Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm brake lever is obtained by pumping the lever until the pads are against the rotor. Seat the Brake Pads • Pump the front brake lever until firm and verify that the brake pads are fully seated against the brake rotor. A A B 45 MM CORRECT ROTOR 32 MM INCORRECT ROTOR B Repair Verification The correct front brake rotor will serve as repair verification. NOTE: o Repair verification is an essential part of the repair procedure. Along with the physical repair verification, check VIP (Vehicle Information Portal) in K-Dealer for other possible repair campaigns for eligible units. Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NHTSA RECALL NO. 22V-397 2020 ~ 2022 KLX® 230 ABS & KLX® 230 S ABS FRONT BRAKE ROTOR INSPECTION Dear Kawasaki Motorcycle Owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., has decided that certain 2020 ~ 2022 KLX 230 ABS and KLX 230 S ABS motorcycles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, “Motorcycle brake systems.” The reason for this notice: An incorrect brake rotor might have been installed on the front wheel, which can reduce brake performance and increase the risk of a crash. Our records indicate that you have purchased one of these units. What Kawasaki and your dealer will do: Kawasaki has authorized your dealer to inspect and replace the front brake rotor and pads on your motorcycle, if required, free of charge. The actual repair will take up to one hour but may take longer due to scheduling at the dealership and the time needed to obtain required parts. What should you do to ensure your safety? Upon receiving the parts availability notice, please contact your Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment to have your motorcycle repaired. Please have your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ready when calling. To locate the nearest authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer, please visit www.kawasaki.com and click on the “LOCATE DEALER” link. If you are unable to transport your motorcycle to your nearest Kawasaki dealer, please contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. to make arrangements for the transportation and repair of your motorcycle. The transportation and repair will be conducted with no cost to you. If you need help: If you have questions or concerns that your dealer is not able to resolve, please contact Kawasaki Customer Care at (866) 802-9381 (toll-free) between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Please have your VIN ready when calling. If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge within a reasonable amount of time (60 days after your first attempt to obtain remedy), you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1(888) 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. If you received this notice in error: Our records indicate you are the current owner of the motorcycle described in this letter. If you no longer have the vehicle described in this letter, please help us to update our records at www.kawasaki.com by clicking on “OWNER CENTER => KAWASAKI SUPPORT => UPDATE OWNER INFO” or by calling Kawasaki toll free at (866) 802-9381. Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. Reimbursement: If you have experienced the failure described above prior to receiving this letter and have paid to have it corrected, you may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement for your documented cost of repair(s). To apply for reimbursement, please send copies of current owner and VIN information along with copies of repair orders and payment confirmation to the following address: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. ATTN: Customer Care P.O. Box 25252 Santa Ana, California 92799-5252 Please note the following conditions for reimbursement: Claims may be excluded if proper documentation is not included. Current owner and VIN information along with copies of repair orders and payment confirmation must be provided. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and your continued satisfaction with your Kawasaki motorcycle. Sincerely, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

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For a complete listing of all current Kawasaki sales programs, please see our comprehensive eBinder on k-dealer.com. SALES 22-09 MC National June 6, 2022 IMPORTANT STOP SALE NOTICE: STOP RETAIL SALES & DELIVERY OF 2020 ~ 2022 KLX® 230 ABS & KLX® 230 S ABS MODELS REF: CODE: DATE: Year Model Name Model Code Eligibility 2020 KLX230 ABS KLX230ALF, KLX230ALFL 2021 KLX230 ABS KLX230AMFNN, KLX230AMFNL Verify using VIP in K-Dealer. 2022 KLX230 S ABS KLX230GNFNL, KLX230GNFNN Subject: Kawasaki is issuing a stop sale notice for model year 2020 ~ 2022 KLX 230 ABS & KLX 230 S ABS models. On some eligible units, the incorrect brake rotor may have been installed on the front wheel. What Dealers Must Do: • DISCONTINUE SALES OF 2020 ~ 2022 KLX 230 ABS & KLX 230 S ABS MODELS IMMEDIATELY • CONTINUE PROCESSING AND SENDING PRODUCT REGISTRATION PAPERWORK FOR RECENT KLX 230 ABS & KLX 230 S ABS CAFE PURCHASERS Kawasaki expects to issue repair information to dealers in late June of 2022. Owners of eligible units will be notified to contact an authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealership to schedule an appointment to complete the repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience experienced and are working toward a resolution of this matter as quickly as possible. KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Verify Stop Sale eligibility using VIP in K-Dealer. Vehicles outside this range are not affected by this Stop Sale Notice.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-397 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Submission Date : JUN 06, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-397 Manufacturer Recall No. : MC22-04 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Address : PO Box 25252 Santa Ana CA 92799-5252 Company phone : 949-770-0400 Population : Number of potentially involved : 1,923 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2022 Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. LX230A/G Vehicle Type : MOTORCYCLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : The affected vehicles are certain 2020-2021 LX230A, 2022 LX230G models. The recall population was determined by the beginning and ending production date for the models affected: LX230A (Kawasaki/KLX 230 ABS/2020-2021): 1,220 Units. LX230G (Kawasaki/KLX 230 S ABS/2022) : 703 Units Production Dates : JUN 17, 2019 – FEB 17, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : MH4LXCA13LJP00012 End : MH4LXCA10MJP00955 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : MH4LXCG19NJP00042 End : MH4LXCG14NJP01096 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On eligible units, a brake disc with a smaller than specified diameter designed for a different model, might have been installed on the front wheel. This configuration might not meet the technical requirement for braking performance under UN Regulation No. 78 / FMVSS No. 122. FMVSS 1 : 122 – Motorcycle brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : This could lead to insufficient braking force in severe braking conditions. Description of the Cause : Error in assembly of the front brake-disk. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-397 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : DISC Component Description : Front Brake-Disc Component Part Number : 41080-0701 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. Address : 1-1 Kawasaki-cho Akashi, Hyogo Foreign States 673-8666 Country : Japan Chronology : ・April 2022: Kawasaki Motors, Ltd (KHI) received a report from its Japanese distributor (KMJ) that there was a vehicle installed with a smaller than specified diameter brake disc on the front brake. KHI Quality Assurance Division started investigating. ・April 2022: KHI asked dealerships which received vehicles assembled on the same day as the problem vehicle to search for additional instances of the problem. Two more vehicles with same defect were found. ・April 2022: It was found that during the manufacturing process, the incorrect front brake disc assembly may have been used on September 1st and 7th. Only Japanese spec vehicles were assembled on those days. ・April 22, 2022：KHI decided to initiate a recall campaign for the Japanese market to address this issue. ・April 25, 2022: KMC informed NHTSA that KHI had initiated a foreign recall for certain of these models. ・May 2022: KHI received a report from KMJ that there was another vehicle with the same defect from outside of the initially identified range, which was the range recalled in the Japanese market. ・June 1, 2022：KHI decided to recall all vehicles of this model to be sure that it completely addressed this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-397 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The front brake disc will be replaced with the correct one (41080-0709), and the brake pads will also be replaced with a new set. The plan of reimbursement will be described on the owner’s letter as follows: If you have experienced the failure described above prior to receiving this letter and have paid to have it corrected, you may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement for your documented cost of repair(s). To apply for reimbursement, please send copies of current owner and VIN information along with copies of repair orders and payment confirmation to the following address: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. ATTN: Customer Care P. O. Box 25252 Santa Ana, California 92799-5252 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The difference can be identified by diameter of the front brake-disc. LAX230A/G(ABS): 265mm, LX230b/d(Non-ABS) and LX230E/F(Nonstreet): 240mm. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Similar parts will be further separated to avoid picking of the wrong parts. A check process will also be added at final inspection to confirm the diameter of the front brake-disc. An inspection will be added at final inspection to confirm the specifications of the front brake disc. These countermeasures have been in effect since April 21, 2022. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : KMC will distribute both electronic and paper copies of a Recall Service bulletin to all Kawasaki motorcycle dealers. KMC will mail the owner notification letter via U.S.P.S. enclosed in an envelope with the statement “Important Recall Safety Information” printed on the outside of the envelope. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-397 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Submission Date : JUN 13, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-397 Manufacturer Recall No. : MC22-04 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Address : PO Box 25252 Santa Ana CA 92799-5252 Company phone : 949-770-0400 Population : Number of potentially involved : 1,923 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2022 Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. LX230A/G Vehicle Type : MOTORCYCLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : The affected vehicles are certain 2020-2021 LX230A, 2022 LX230G models. The recall population was determined by the beginning and ending production dates for the models affected: LX230A (Kawasaki/KLX 230 ABS/2020-2021): 1,220 Units. LX230G (Kawasaki/KLX 230 S ABS/2022) : 703 Units Production Dates : JUN 17, 2019 – FEB 17, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : MH4LXCA13LJP00012 End : MH4LXCA10MJP00955 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : MH4LXCG19NJP00042 End : MH4LXCG14NJP01096 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On eligible units, a brake disc with a smaller than specified diameter designed for a different model, might have been installed on the front wheel. This configuration might not meet the technical requirement for braking performance under UN Regulation No. 78 / FMVSS No. 122. FMVSS 1 : 122 – Motorcycle brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : This could lead to insufficient braking force in severe braking conditions. Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of crash. Description of the Cause : Error in assembly of the front brake-disk. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-397 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : DISC Component Description : Front Brake-Disc Component Part Number : 41080-0701 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. Address : 1-1 Kawasaki-cho Akashi, Hyogo Foreign States 673-8666 Country : Japan Chronology : ・April 18, 2022: Kawasaki Motors, Ltd (KHI) received a report from its Japanese distributor (KMJ) that there was a vehicle installed with a smaller than specified diameter brake disc on the front brake. KHI Quality Assurance Division started investigating. ・April 19, 2022: KHI asked dealerships which received vehicles assembled on the same day as the problem vehicle to search for additional instances of the problem. Two more vehicles with same defect were found. ・April 19, 2022: It was found that during the manufacturing process, the incorrect front brake disc assembly may have been used on September 1st and 7th. Only Japanese spec vehicles were assembled on those days. ・April 22, 2022：KHI decided to initiate a recall campaign for the Japanese market to address this issue. ・April 25, 2022: KMC informed NHTSA that KHI had initiated a foreign recall for certain of these models. ・May 9, 2022: KHI received a report from KMJ that there was another vehicle with the same defect from outside of the initially identified range, which was the range recalled in the Japanese market. ・June 1, 2022：KHI decided to recall all vehicles of this model to be sure that it completely addressed this issue. History of warranty claim No. Warranty claim date Country Mileage Notes 1 April 18, 2022 JPN 82km 2 April 19, 2022 JPN 0km Dealer stock vehicle 3 April 19, 2022 JPN 0km Dealer stock vehicle 4 May 9, 2022 JPN 0km Dealer stock vehicle Numbers of deaths / injuries: 0 claims No warranty claims from US market as of June 9, 2022. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-397 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The front brake disc will be replaced with the correct one (41080-0709), and the brake pads will also be replaced with a new set by dealers, free of charge. The plan of reimbursement will be described on the owner’s letter as follows: If you have experienced the failure described above prior to receiving this letter and have paid to have it corrected, you may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement for your documented cost of repair(s). To apply for reimbursement, please send copies of current owner and VIN information along with copies of repair orders and payment confirmation to the following address: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. ATTN: Customer Care P.O. Box 25252 Santa Ana, California 92799-5252 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The difference can be identified by diameter of the front brake-disc. LAX230A/G(ABS): 265mm, LX230b/d(Non-ABS) and LX230E/F(Nonstreet): 240mm. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Similar parts will be further separated to avoid picking of the wrong parts. A check process will also be added at final inspection to confirm the diameter of the front brake-disc. An inspection will be added at final inspection to confirm the specifications of the front brake disc. These countermeasures have been in effect since April 21, 2022. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : KMC will distribute both electronic and paper copies of a Recall Service bulletin to all Kawasaki motorcycle dealers. KMC will mail the owner notification letter via U.S.P.S. enclosed in an envelope with the statement “Important Recall Safety Information” printed on the outside of the envelope. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 23, 2022 – JUN 23, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 27, 2022 – JUN 27, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-397 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Submission Date : JUN 13, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-397 Manufacturer Recall No. : MC22-04 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Address : PO Box 25252 Santa Ana CA 92799-5252 Company phone : 949-770-0400 Population : Number of potentially involved : 1,923 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2022 Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. LX230A/G Vehicle Type : MOTORCYCLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : The affected vehicles are certain 2020-2021 LX230A, 2022 LX230G models. The recall population was determined by the beginning and ending production dates for the models affected: LX230A (Kawasaki/KLX 230 ABS/2020-2021): 1,220 Units. LX230G (Kawasaki/KLX 230 S ABS/2022) : 703 Units Production Dates : JUN 17, 2019 – FEB 17, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : MH4LXCA13LJP00012 End : MH4LXCA10MJP00955 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : MH4LXCG19NJP00042 End : MH4LXCG14NJP01096 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On eligible units, a brake disc with a smaller than specified diameter designed for a different model, might have been installed on the front wheel. This configuration might not meet the technical requirement for braking performance under UN Regulation No. 78 / FMVSS No. 122. FMVSS 1 : 122 – Motorcycle brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : This could lead to insufficient braking force in severe braking conditions. Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of crash. Description of the Cause : Error in assembly of the front brake-disk. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-397 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : DISC Component Description : Front Brake-Disc Component Part Number : 41080-0701 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. Address : 1-1 Kawasaki-cho Akashi, Hyogo Foreign States 673-8666 Country : Japan Chronology : ・April 18, 2022: Kawasaki Motors, Ltd (KHI) received a report from its Japanese distributor (KMJ) that there was a vehicle installed with a smaller than specified diameter brake disc on the front brake. KHI Quality Assurance Division started investigating. ・April 19, 2022: KHI asked dealerships which received vehicles assembled on the same day as the problem vehicle to search for additional instances of the problem. Two more vehicles with same defect were found. ・April 19, 2022: It was found that during the manufacturing process, the incorrect front brake disc assembly may have been used on September 1st and 7th. Only Japanese spec vehicles were assembled on those days. ・April 22, 2022：KHI decided to initiate a recall campaign for the Japanese market to address this issue. ・April 25, 2022: KMC informed NHTSA that KHI had initiated a foreign recall for certain of these models. ・May 9, 2022: KHI received a report from KMJ that there was another vehicle with the same defect from outside of the initially identified range, which was the range recalled in the Japanese market. ・June 1, 2022：KHI decided to recall all vehicles of this model to be sure that it completely addressed this issue. History of warranty claim No. Warranty claim date Country Mileage Notes 1 April 18, 2022 JPN 82km 2 April 19, 2022 JPN 0km Dealer stock vehicle 3 April 19, 2022 JPN 0km Dealer stock vehicle 4 May 9, 2022 JPN 0km Dealer stock vehicle Numbers of deaths / injuries: 0 claims No warranty claims from US market as of June 9, 2022. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-397 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The front brake disc will be replaced with the correct one (41080-0709), and the brake pads will also be replaced with a new set by dealers, free of charge. The plan of reimbursement will be described on the owner’s letter as follows: If you have experienced the failure described above prior to receiving this letter and have paid to have it corrected, you may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement for your documented cost of repair(s). To apply for reimbursement, please send copies of current owner and VIN information along with copies of repair orders and payment confirmation to the following address: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. ATTN: Customer Care P.O. Box 25252 Santa Ana, California 92799-5252 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The difference can be identified by diameter of the front brake-disc. LAX230A/G(ABS): 265mm, LX230b/d(Non-ABS) and LX230E/F(Nonstreet): 240mm. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Similar parts will be further separated to avoid picking of the wrong parts. A check process will also be added at final inspection to confirm the diameter of the front brake-disc. An inspection will be added at final inspection to confirm the specifications of the front brake disc. These countermeasures have been in effect since April 21, 2022. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : KMC will distribute both electronic and paper copies of a Recall Service bulletin to all Kawasaki motorcycle dealers. KMC will mail the owner notification letter via U.S.P.S. enclosed in an envelope with the statement “Important Recall Safety Information” printed on the outside of the envelope. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 23, 2022 – JUN 23, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 27, 2022 – JUN 27, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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