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2007 Kawasaki EX250F7F

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.
5
Latest Oct 26, 2020
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.
1
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.
0
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.
1
3 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Kawasaki EX250F7F, most frequently naming the body & structure, engine and fuel system categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

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

  • Body & structure120.0%
  • Engine120.0%
  • Fuel system120.0%
  • Interior & seats120.0%
  • Steering120.0%

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

Recent owner complaints

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

Fuel system
Filed Oct 26, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KAWASAKI EX250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOUNTING SCREW PUNCTURED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,161.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11366533
Incident
Oct 25, 2020
Mileage
20,161 mi
Steering
Filed Jun 18, 2016
Crash reported1 injury reported

HANDLEBAR BECAME RUSTY AND SNAPPED OFF. SEEMS TO BE COMMON AMONG 2007 NINJA 250S.

NHTSA ID
10875014
Incident
Jun 4, 2016
Mileage
14,382 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 6, 2009
1 injury reported

MY HUSBAND, AN EXPERIENCED RIDER, WAS RIDDING HOME FROM WORK ON OUR 2007 KAWASAKI NINJA EX 250. AS HE STARTED UP OUR DRIVEWAY THE THROTTLE STUCK RESULTING IN HIS CRASHING THE BIKE AND BREAKING HIS ANKLE. THIS FAILURE HAD OCCURRED AT LEAST 2 OTHER TIMES, AT LEAST ONCE DURING THE BREAK IN PERIOD. *TR

NHTSA ID
10260949
Incident
Mar 5, 2009
Mileage
1,159 mi
Body & structure
Filed Oct 24, 2008

I MADE A RATHER ALARMING FIND TODAY WHILE INSPECTING MY 2007 KAWASAKI NINJA 250. THE LOWER ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT NUT HAD APPARENTLY LOOSENED FROM VIBRATION, AND AT SOME POINT ACTUALLY FELL OFF. THE NUT IS NOT SECURED (DOES NOT USE A COTTER KEY OR ANY OTHER METHOD TO PREVENT BACKING OFF). THE MOUNTING BOLT DID NOT APPEAR TO MOVE MORE THAN A FEW THOUSANDS OF AN INCH, AS IT CARRIES A PART OF THE TRANSFER LOAD TO THE FRAME. I WILL BE OBTAINING A REPLACEMENT NUT FROM THE DEALER PRIOR TO OPERATING. I AM MOST LIKELY GOING TO USE LOCTITE AFTER APPLYING THE PROPER TORQUE AS THERE IS NO OTHER METHOD AVAILABLE WITHOUT MODIFICATION TO SECURE THE BOLT, AND CHECK FOR SECURITY REGULARLY. RECOMMEND ADDRESSING THE ISSUE WITH KAWASAKI TO FIND A PERMANENT SOLUTION PRIOR TO ANY ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS DEFECT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS DEFECT IS KNOWN TO MEMBERS OF THE NINJA250.COM BOARD. I DO NOT THINK THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BEFORE AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF REPORTING PROCEDURES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10246673
Incident
Oct 24, 2008
Mileage
5,000 mi
Engine
Filed Apr 21, 2008
1 injury reported

BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE HAD A OIL LEAK WHICH CAUSE ME TO NEARLY HAVE A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON THE A FREEWAY AND NEARLY DIE. I SPOKE WITH AN ATTORNEY WHO ADVISED ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE MODEL OF MY BIKE BUT KAWASAKI HAS DONE NONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10225203
Incident
Jan 10, 2007
Mileage
4,500 mi