2009-2010 Kawasaki KLX250 - Fuel System, Other recall
NHTSA campaign: 11V316000
9,460 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2009-2010
- Makes
- Kawasaki
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Potential units affected
- 9,460 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2011-06-08
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Kawasaki KLX250
- 2009 Kawasaki KLX250
What’s the problem?
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 KLX250 MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK COULD LEAK FROM CRACKS AT THE SPOT WELD(S) ON THE SIDE MOUNT TABS DUE TO STRESS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND A FRAME-MOUNTED RUBBER DAMPER.
What could happen?
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF SPARK OR FLAME COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
What’s the fix?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE FUEL TANK AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 866-802-9381.