Vehicle recall 85V125000 · October 9, 1985
1985 Kawasaki ZX600
The rear brake pedal may prevent the master cylinder piston from returning to its proper position causing rear brake drag.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The rear brake pedal may prevent the master cylinder piston from returning to its proper position causing rear brake drag. Consequence of defect: brakes can overheat, requiring greater stopping distance, and possibly result in loss of control.
- Remedy
- Replace the brake pedal.
- Notes
- System: rear brakes. Vehicle description: motorcycles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V125000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 9, 1985
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 650
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki ZX600 (1985): 1985
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