Vehicle recall 03V140000 · April 7, 2003
Kawasaki BN 125-A4 and BN125-A5
On certain motorcycles, the rear brake actuating cam can break where the actuating arm attaches to it.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the rear brake actuating cam can break where the actuating arm attaches to it.
- Consequence
- This could cause a loss of rear brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V140000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 7, 2003
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC 03-03
- Owner notification
- April 24, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,102
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki BN 125-A4 (2001): 2001
- Kawasaki BN125-A5 (2002): 2002
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