[motorcycle.com] - 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Recalled for ABS Modulator Issue

Ninjette Newsbot · July 25th, 2013, 09:50 AM

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Recalled for ABS Modulator Issue
As we expected, a manufacturing error for a Nissin anti-lock brake modulator has led to a recall for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300. Kawasaki had already issued a recall in Japan for ABS-equipped versions of the 2013 Ninja 250, so it was no surprise that the 300, which uses nearly all of the same parts, [...] more

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tnr4 · July 25th, 2013, 11:27 AM

Hey folks,

For any of you with the ABS model, you may want to check your serial number: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/20...ems-63822.html

JohnnyBravo · July 25th, 2013, 12:06 PM

Thanks...

rasta · July 25th, 2013, 02:20 PM

Damn well that didn't take very long

Somchai · July 26th, 2013, 05:19 AM

Here it comes, the first recall and it's about the ABS...

http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/kawa...-malfunctions/

lgk · July 26th, 2013, 05:43 AM

Heard about this yesterday.

When it fails, does it just act like regular brakes?

Somchai · July 26th, 2013, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

Heard about this yesterday.

When it fails, does it just act like regular brakes?

Yes, normally when the ABS has a malfunction the brake is working just as the normal brakesystem.
But it is important to realize that with ABS in case of an emergency you MUST do a full braking until the bike stops for ABS working in the way it should.
So if you do a full braking and the ABS is NOT working your tire will slide and then -> crash or hopefully not...
So always remember: DON'T TRUST IN ANY SYSTEM, since it can and sometimes it also will fail (you know Murphy's law).

fishdip · July 26th, 2013, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Somchai

Yes, normally when the ABS has a malfunction the brake is working just as the normal brakesystem.
But it is important to realize that with ABS in case of an emergency you MUST do a full braking until the bike stops for ABS working in the way it should.
So if you do a full braking and the ABS is NOT working your tire will slide and then -> crash or hopefully not...
So always remember: DON'T TRUST IN ANY SYSTEM, since it can and sometimes it also will fail (you know Murphy's law).

This has all ready been posted and talk about.

Alex · July 26th, 2013, 10:28 AM

/merged some of the 300 ABS recall threads.

choneofakind · July 26th, 2013, 11:26 AM

One more reason that ABS is not necessary

I kid, I kid. But really, the non-ABS bikes aren't being recalled. Just sayin

JohnnyBravo · July 26th, 2013, 12:48 PM

I woulda got the abs I they had one when I bought mine

adouglas · July 29th, 2013, 01:15 PM

Just ran across this. Sorry it's covered elsewhere.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/589/16...a-300-ABS.aspx

Trailerboy531 · July 29th, 2013, 01:32 PM

@Darling Ninja

Bentley813 · July 29th, 2013, 01:47 PM

Dust particles ehh?

Alex · July 29th, 2013, 03:09 PM

/merged

Darling Ninja · July 29th, 2013, 04:55 PM

Uh-oh!!

I haven't received a letter, but I will call Kawasaki asap.

Darling Ninja · July 30th, 2013, 09:53 AM

I just called Kawasaki and talked to Tim, he told me to call back on Friday when they will have the VINs of all affected models in their system.

I guess 8/2/13 is when the recall will begin and they will know for sure which models are going to be affected.

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July 25th, 2013, 11:27 AM	#2
tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	ABS Model Recall Hey folks, For any of you with the ABS model, you may want to check your serial number: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/20...ems-63822.html

July 25th, 2013, 12:06 PM	#3
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July 26th, 2013, 05:19 AM	#5
Somchai Freedom for Germany Location: This World Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-FI Posts: A lot.	In old Rome the bearer of bad news was k....d Here it comes, the first recall and it's about the ABS... http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/kawa...-malfunctions/

July 26th, 2013, 05:43 AM	#6
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	Heard about this yesterday. When it fails, does it just act like regular brakes? __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

July 25th, 2013, 02:20 PM	#4
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Damn well that didn't take very long

July 26th, 2013, 10:28 AM	#9
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/merged some of the 300 ABS recall threads. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 26th, 2013, 11:26 AM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	One more reason that ABS is not necessary I kid, I kid. But really, the non-ABS bikes aren't being recalled. Just sayin

July 26th, 2013, 12:48 PM	#11
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I woulda got the abs I they had one when I bought mine __________________________________________________

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July 29th, 2013, 01:47 PM	#14
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	Dust particles ehh?

July 29th, 2013, 03:09 PM	#15
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July 29th, 2013, 04:55 PM	#16
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	Uh-oh!! I haven't received a letter, but I will call Kawasaki asap. __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

July 30th, 2013, 09:53 AM	#17
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	I just called Kawasaki and talked to Tim, he told me to call back on Friday when they will have the VINs of all affected models in their system. I guess 8/2/13 is when the recall will begin and they will know for sure which models are going to be affected. __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

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