Author Topic: NHTSA Recall Notice [rear brake] (Read 61226 times)

Jaxter · « **Reply #40 on:** August 02, 2012, 05:24:24 PM »

got my notice today (8/2/2012)...now I gotta get an appointment.

BackInTheSaddle · « **Reply #41 on:** August 02, 2012, 07:19:17 PM »

I got the notice today and the bike was already in the shop for an intermittent engine kill issue. We'll see how she comes out tomorrow.

daringdave · « **Reply #42 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:15:44 PM »

I bought my 2010 used from a dealer; received my recall notice in the mail yesterday. Went by the dealer today and was told that they can't schedule the repair cause they don't have the parts, and they don't know what parts to order so they don't know when they will start fixing the problem...but, just leave my name and number and they will "get back to me."

I have a question. When I was in the buying process of my bike in March, the dealer said that the previous owner had had a "full service" done on my bike, including valve adjustment, spark plugs, oil, coolant and rear brake pad. It was done at 25,500 miles and I bought it at 27,000 miles. Today I asked for a copy of the service record of work performed on my bike. I was told that I was not allowed to have any information of what was done to my bike before I bought it, as that information belonged to the previous owner and that unless he agreed, they couldn't give me a copy. WTF? I said I don't want any info on the previos owner... just the info on my bike. They repeated that the info belonged to the previous owner. Has anybody ever heard of anything like this?

ZG · « **Reply #43 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:31:36 PM »

Came home from work today, got the mail and yep the letter from Kawi was in there.

Conrad · « **Reply #44 on:** August 03, 2012, 04:39:24 AM »

Quote from: daringdave on August 02, 2012, 08:15:44 PM

I bought my 2010 used from a dealer; received my recall notice in the mail yesterday. Went by the dealer today and was told that they can't schedule the repair cause they don't have the parts, and they don't know what parts to order so they don't know when they will start fixing the problem...but, just leave my name and number and they will "get back to me."

I have a question. When I was in the buying process of my bike in March, the dealer said that the previous owner had had a "full service" done on my bike, including valve adjustment, spark plugs, oil, coolant and rear brake pad. It was done at 25,500 miles and I bought it at 27,000 miles. Today I asked for a copy of the service record of work performed on my bike. I was told that I was not allowed to have any information of what was done to my bike before I bought it, as that information belonged to the previous owner and that unless he agreed, they couldn't give me a copy. WTF? I said I don't want any info on the previos owner... just the info on my bike. They repeated that the info belonged to the previous owner. Has anybody ever heard of anything like this?

My dealer told me that he's already ordered the parts for my bike, so it seems that he did know what part to order.

Sounds to me like your dealer is blowing a lot of smoke up your, well, you know. Smells like BS to me.

The Pope · « **Reply #45 on:** August 03, 2012, 05:51:21 AM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on August 02, 2012, 04:05:18 PM

It would be nice to get a picture of that...

Found on the other site. You can thank Mr. F.H. for posting them over there.

The Pope · « **Reply #46 on:** August 03, 2012, 05:51:50 AM »

rush2112 · « **Reply #47 on:** August 03, 2012, 06:53:36 AM »

Got my mail notice yesterday. Says it affects 2008-2012 ABS and non-ABS bikes.

cablebandit · « **Reply #48 on:** August 03, 2012, 06:56:42 AM »

No new rod....just a new rod tip.

pasini510 · « **Reply #49 on:** August 03, 2012, 10:18:23 AM »

I got my recall letter and called 3 different dealers and no one will order parts unless they have bike in their shop. Called Kaw about it and she said Your not supposed to ride bike till its fixed.
Going on a trip next weekend and may deal with after that.

ljcorby · « **Reply #50 on:** August 03, 2012, 10:41:42 AM »

Just had the work completed on my 2010 at my dealer. Only took about 30-40 min. In and out. Thanks.

Conrad · « **Reply #51 on:** August 03, 2012, 10:51:02 AM »

Quote from: ljcorby on August 03, 2012, 10:41:42 AM

Just had the work completed on my 2010 at my dealer. Only took about 30-40 min. In and out. Thanks.

Can you snap us a pic of the new part?

EpicBadass · « **Reply #52 on:** August 03, 2012, 02:57:07 PM »

Just stopped at the Bellevue kawasaki dealer and asked about the recall and they said all they needed was the VIN and mileage to order the part. Got one on order and they'll call me when it's in!

Not sure if I've gotten the recall notice as my registration address isnt my house lol.

Tremainiac · « **Reply #53 on:** August 03, 2012, 02:58:50 PM »

Quote from: pasini510 on August 03, 2012, 10:18:23 AM

I got my recall letter and called 3 different dealers and no one will order parts unless they have bike in their shop. Called Kaw about it and she said Your not supposed to ride bike till its fixed.
Going on a trip next weekend and may deal with after that.

Was told the same thing.

Don't how they could legally keep me from riding MY bike.
Something smells rotton..

Rhino · « **Reply #54 on:** August 03, 2012, 04:11:07 PM »

Got my recall today. I'm waiting until winter to get it done. Too much riding ahead for the next few months. Just make sure the foot break is free and not putting pressure on the rear break slaves.

Conrad · « **Reply #55 on:** August 04, 2012, 06:37:25 AM »

Quote from: pasini510 on August 03, 2012, 10:18:23 AM

I got my recall letter and called 3 different dealers and no one will order parts unless they have bike in their shop. Called Kaw about it and she said Your not supposed to ride bike till its fixed.
Going on a trip next weekend and may deal with after that.

That's BS! No problem with my dealer. He even ordered the parts before I asked him about it.

stewart · « **Reply #56 on:** August 04, 2012, 07:56:23 AM »

Parts arrive for mine on M/T. Dealer already had my bike, but I doubt he would have waited before ordering. Another reason to get to know your Service manager by first name.

stevewfl · « **Reply #57 on:** August 04, 2012, 08:02:29 AM »

D*MN got mine. My FOB battery must be getting weak for a letter such as that to make it to my mailbox. I'll replace it.

I'll feel good without a shield that some legit engineer thought it needed

maxtog · « **Reply #58 on:** August 04, 2012, 04:13:59 PM »

Quote from: stevewfl on August 04, 2012, 08:02:29 AM

D*MN got mine.

Everyone will. Mine arrived several days ago. Like some (many?), I have no interest in doing this until I need to take the bike in for something else.

OCK913 · « **Reply #59 on:** August 05, 2012, 07:24:40 AM »

Quote from: pasini510 on August 03, 2012, 10:18:23 AM

I got my recall letter and called 3 different dealers and no one will order parts unless they have bike in their shop.

I would argue that point with them. I called my deale and they said they would order the part and call me when it comes in. Now I have bought several bikes there and they know me pretty well so I dont know if that plays in to the procedure or not. But there is no reason your bike should have to sit there for an estimated 2 weeks while they order and wait for parts to arrive.
I also combined the 5 seperate pages previously posted in to 1 document if anyone wants to retain it for themselves.

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