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2004 Kawasaki EX250F18

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 18, 2007
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 3, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2004 Kawasaki EX250F18, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V003000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Jan 3, 2007
29,559 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN NINJA MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE BEEN PUNCTURED OR WEAKENED BY A FAIRING MOUNTING SCREW OR MANUFACTURING OPERATION.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE06044ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

FUEL TANK LEAKS

Opened Oct 19, 2006
Closed Jan 17, 2007

ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED SOLELY ON A NUMBER OF KAWASAKI FIELD REPORTS CONCERNING AN ALLEGED FUEL TANK LEAK ON MY 2004-06 EX250 ?NINJA? MOTORCYCLES.THESE REPORTS WERE SUBMITTED UNDER NHTSA?S ?EARLY WARNING REPORTING(EWR) REQUIREMENTS AND CONSISTENTLY MENTIONED THE TANK LEAKING FUEL WHEN IT WAS PUNCTURED BY A FAIRING RETAINING SCREW DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.SUBSEQUENTLY, KAWASAKI DECIDED TO RECALL THE MOTORCYCLES AND CORRECT THE CONDITION.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Jun 18, 2007

THE 2004 KAWASAKI EX250, HOLE IN THE GAS TANK DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE SCREW PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. I HAVE GIVEN IT TO A DEALER, BUT DO NOT THINK THAT THEY WILL GET AN APPROVAL FROM KAWASAKI TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. I WOULD LIKE TO PETITION TO FILE MY CASE WITH NHTSA. *AK I AM A NEW, BEGINNER MOTORCYCLE RIDER, THUS DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT MOTORCYCLES TO BEGIN WITH. EVER SINCE I HAVE BEEN RIDING ON THE MOTORCYCLE, I OFTEN DID SMELL GASOLINE, AND OFTEN MY EYES BURNED AFTER RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE. I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT AND THOUGHT THAT THIS WAS THE TYPICAL FEELING AFTER RIDING A MTORCYCLE, BUT IT TURNS OUT THAT SMALL TRACES OF GASOLINE HAS BEEN LEAKING FROM IT EVER SINCE I HAD OWNED THE MOTORCYCLE (APPROX. 2 MONTHS). I BOUGHT THE USED MOTORCYCLE, THUS AM A SECOND OWNER. REGARDLESS, THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED BY THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER. WHAT MORE CAN I DO TO MAKE SURE THAT I GET PROPER TREATMENT FORM KAWASAKI USA?

NHTSA ID
10193574
Incident
Jun 15, 2007