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2007 Kawasaki KLX250S

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.
1
Latest Sep 6, 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.
1
Latest Jun 11, 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 2007 Kawasaki KLX250S. 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.

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
07V235000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Jun 11, 2007
155 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE TOP MOUNT FOR THE SINGLE REAR SHOCK IS SPOT WELDED IN POSITION DURING FRAME MANUFACTURE, THEN IS SUPPOSED TO BE COMPLETELY WELDED TO THE FRAME IN A SUBSEQUENT OPERATION. IN A SMALL NUMBER OF FRAMES, IT APPEARS THIS SUBSEQUENT WELDING OPERATION WAS NOT PERFORMED.
The risk: THE WELDING MAY BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN MOTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THEIR MOTORCYCLES. 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

Filed Sep 6, 2007

I APPLIED FOR A TRANSFER OF TITLE THRU BEST AUTO TAGS TO THE PA. DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION ON JUNE 29TH. TO DATE NO TITLE REC'D. PA. D.O.T. SENT TITLE TO THE WRONG ADDRESS. ADDRESS WAS RECORDED CORRECTLY BY BEST AUTO TAGS. I REQUESTED A CHANGE OF ADDRESS THRU THE PA. D.O.T. WEBSITE AS WELL AS THROUGH A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM(MV63 )AS OF TODAY STILL NO ADDRESS CHANGE HAS TAKEN PLACE. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THE TITLE TO A MOTORCYCLE I PURCHASED SINCE 6/29/07. TITLE # 64713541801. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SECURE A VEHICLE REGISTRATION OR INSURANCE AS A RESULT OF THIS DELAY. NEEDLESS TO SAY I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RIDE MY MOTORCYCLE. THIS HAS CAUSED ME ALOT OF AGGRAVATION AND DISTRESS. SO I AM PLACING AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT AGAINST THE PA. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION MOTOR VEHICLES DIVISION. THEY CLAIM A 4-6 WEEK TURNAROUND, IT HAS BEEN 10 WEEKS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10202094
Incident
Sep 5, 2007