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2008 Kawasaki KL650E8FL

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
1
Latest Jul 11, 2009
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 Oct 6, 2008
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 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8FL, most frequently naming the exterior lighting category. 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

  • Exterior lighting1100.0%

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
08V520000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Oct 6, 2008
5,804 units potentially affected
The defect: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 5,804 MY 2008 KL650E8F AND KL650E8FL (CALIFORNIA) MOTORCYCLES. THE TURN SIGNAL STALK(S) CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN THE SIGNAL ASSEMBLY HANGING BY THE WIRE HARNESS.
The risk: THIS COULD CREATE A POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. 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

Exterior lighting
Filed Jul 11, 2009

HEADLIGHT LAMP FAILURE HEADLIGHT LAMP WAS REPLACED AT 4800 MILES THE SECOND (NEW) HEADLAMP HAS NOW FAILED AFTER LESS THAN 500 MILES IGNITION STARTER SWITCH CONTACTS CORROSION, FAILED TO TURN OVER ENGINE. THIS WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. THIS MOTORCYCLE MODEL HAS A SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING THE WIRING HARNESS. THIS PARTICULAR MOTORCYCLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS, THE DEALER INSTALLED MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED KIT WHICH ADDED PROTECTION FOR POTENTIAL ABRASION POINTS. THE ABOVE FAILURES OF THE IGNITION STARTER AND THE HEADLAMPS ALL HAPPENED AFTER THE DEALER INSPECTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10276386
Incident
Jul 10, 2009
Mileage
5,300 mi