Kawasaki recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Kawasaki is recalling model year 2009 super sherpa kl250g9f motorcycles. On eligible units, blockage of an oil passage in the engine might restrict oil flow to the cylinder head.
What could happen
This could result in the engine losing power and eventually stopping which could create the risk of a crash while operating the vehicle resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the oil system and repair the cylinder head free of charge. The recall began on january 25, 2010. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 1-866-802-9381.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Kl250G9F 2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V016000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 21, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jan 25, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 740
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 6, 2009 to Jan 30, 2009
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.