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MARCH 2009 --
Kawasaki is recalling 18 MY
2009 Vulcan 2000
motorcycles. These
motorcycles fail to comply
with the requirements of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 108, "Lamps,
Reflective Devices, and
Associated Equipment." The
headlamp assembly includes
multiple bulb and lens
elements. The noncompliant
headlamps were assembled
with lenses incorrectly
positioned, affecting
photometric performance.
Inadequate lighting could
reduce visibility of
motorcycle increasing the
risk of a crash. Dealers
will inspect the headlights
and replace it free of
charge. The recall began on
March 13, 2009. Owners may
contact Kawasaki at
866-802-9381.
09V-072
FEBRUARY 2009 --
Kawasaki is recalling MY
2008-2009 KLR 650
(KL650E8F/L, KL650E9F/L)
motorcycles. The muffler
assembly is secured to the
frame of the motorcycle by
two bolts. It is possible
that heat expansion cycles
of the muffler, combined
with vibration from vehicle
operation may cause
loosening of the muffler
mounting bolts. If the bolts
loosen completely, it is
possible for the muffler to
separate from the
motorcycle, creating a risk
of a crash resulting in
injury or death. Dealers
will remove the paint from
the muffler mount tabs and
replace the mount bolts,
nut, and washer free of
charge. The recall began on
February 23, 2009. Owners
may contact Kawasaki at
866-802-9381.
09V-059
FEBRUARY 2009 --
Kawasaki is recalling MY
2008-2009 KLR 650
(KL650E8F/L, KL650E9F/L)
motorcycles. Wires in the
wiring harness might be
damaged due to rubbing
contact with a portion of
the motorcycle frame. This
could result in loss of
electrical power to the
engine creating a risk of a
crash resulting in injury or
death. Dealers will inspect
and if necessary replace the
main wiring harness free of
charge. The recall began on
February 24, 2009. Owners
may contact Kawasaki at
866-802-9381.
09V-062
FEBRUARY 2009 --
Kawasaki is recalling MY
2009 Ninja ZX10R
(ZX1000E9F/E9FA/E9FAL)
motorcycles. The timing
inspection caps on the
starter clutch cover may
come loose due to improper
tightening and fall out,
allowing oil to leak onto
the rear tire. This could
create a crash resulting in
injury or death. Dealers
will tighten the timing
inspection caps free of
charge. The recall began on
February 23, 2009. Owners
may contact Kawasaki at
1-866-802-9381.
09V-063
NOVEMBER
2008 -- Kawasaki is
recalling 4,628 MY 2008
ZG1400A8F/A8FL, and
ZG1400B8F/B8FL motorcycles.
Trapped road debris may
interfere with free movement
of the rear brake pedal,
preventing full release of
the rear brake which can
lead to overheating damage
and possible brake failure.
Brake failure could result
in a crash. Kawasaki has not
yet provided a remedy plan
for this recall. The recall
is expected to begin during
December 2008. Owners may
contact Kawasaki at
1-949-770-0400. 08V-623
OCTOBER
2008 -- Kawasaki is
recalling 5,804 MY 2008
KL650E8F and KL650E8FL
(California) motorcycles.
The turn signal stalk(s) can
break, resulting in the
signal assembly hanging by
the wire harness. This could
create a possibility of a
crash resulting in injury or
death. Dealers will replace
all four turn signal
assemblies. The recall began
on October 13, 2008. Owners
may contact Kawasaki at
1-866-802-9381. 08V-520
SEPTEMBER 2008 --
Kawasaki is recalling 604 MY
2008 Vulcan VN900C8F,
VN900D8F, and MY 2009
VN900B9F, and VN900B9FL
motorcycles. Fuel can leak
from between the tank filler
neck and the fuel cap
gasket. Fuel leakage in the
presence of an ignition
source can result in a fire.
Dealers will replace the
fuel tank. The recall is
expected to begin during
October 2008. Owners may
contact Kawasaki at
1-949-770-0400. 08V-473 |
