2001 Kawasaki BN 125-A4, 2002 Kawasaki BN125-A5 Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE ACTUATING CAM CAN BREAK WHERE THE…
NHTSA campaign 03V140000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Apr 7, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE ACTUATING CAM CAN BREAK WHERE THE ACTUATING ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CAM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
KAWASAKI RECALL NO.MC 03-03. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V140000 (manufacturer number MC 03-03). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.