Kawasaki recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Klx250 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V316000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 8, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jun 16, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,460
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2008 to Feb 1, 2010
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
- Maker's own recall number
- MC11-04
Notes
Kawasaki safety recall no.mc11-04.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.