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2009 Kawasaki KLX250T9F

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.
2
Latest Dec 3, 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 May 20, 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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Kawasaki KLX250T9F, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

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 & structure2100.0%

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
08V228000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

May 20, 2008
1,393 units potentially affected
The defect: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 1,393 MY 2009 KLX250T9F AND KLX250T9FL MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE GRIP AND THE HANDLEBAR GRIP MAY COME LOOSE AND SEPARATE FROM THE HANDLEBAR AND THROTTLE TUBE.
The risk: THIS CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GRIPS AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.Manufacturer number MC 08-09View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Dec 3, 2009

I BOUGHT A MOTORCYCLE ON NOVEMBER 19. I USED IT AROUND LESS THEN 30 MILES. NEXT DAY WHEN I WANTED TO USE IT DID NOT RUN SO I CALLED THE AGENCY WHERE I BOUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE AND THEY PICK IT UP. IS BEEN 2 WEEKS SINCE THEY PICK IT UP AND THEY HAVE THE MOTORCYCLE ALL IN PARTS FIXING IT AND I TOLD THEM TO GIVE ME A NEW ONE AND THEY DON'T WANT IT. SO I TOLD THEM THAT I WANTED TO RETURN IT, AND THEY DON'T WANT TO DO IT ETHER WAY. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT CAN I DO BECAUSE THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT IF I RETURN IT MY CREDIT WILL BE AFFECT IT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10294402
Incident
Nov 20, 2009
Mileage
30 mi
Body & structure
Filed Nov 13, 2008

WELD NEAR THE KICKSTAND BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME CAUSING FRAME TO BEND NEAR BOLT AREA. VITAL PART OF FRAME, NOT SURE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF CONTINUED TO RIDE MOTORCYCLE. NOTIFIED DEALER FOR REPAIR, THEY CONTACT KAWASAKI WHO SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE THE FRAME. DEALER UNAWARE THAT FRAME WAS BACK ORDERED TILL POSSIBLY END OF NOVEMBER OR LONGER. NOW KAWASAKI HAS ASKED THE DEALER IF I WOULD CONSIDER LETTING THEM WELD THE FRAME UNTIL THE REPLACEMENT ARRIVES. I ADVISED THE DEALER I WOULD NOT RIDE A MOTORCYCLE WITH A WELDED FRAME, UNLESS KAWASAKI IS GOING TO TAKE THE LIABILITY IF IT BREAKS WHILE I'M RIDING THE BIKE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS A 2009 KLX 250S AND HAS 300 MILES. IF THIS HAS OCCURRED ON MY BIKE, THEN HOW MANY OTHERS MIGHT BE OUT THERE. I RODE THE BIKE HOME AND NOTICED IT WAS LEANING A LITTLE FURTHER THEN NORMAL, WENT TO PUT IT IN THE GARAGE AND NOTICED THE ENTIRE WELD HAD BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME, KICKSTAND COULD HAVE COME LOOSE DURING RIDE CAUSING POSSIBLE EJECTION FROM THE BIKE IF HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD.. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET TO REPAIR THE BIKE, EXCEPT THE PROMISE OF REPLACING THE FRAME, AND WHO KNOWS WHEN THAT WILL HAPPEN. CONTACT TRACY MOTORSPORTS, TRACY CA THE BIKE IS IN THE SHOP WAITING FOR SERVICE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10248709
Incident
Oct 21, 2008
Mileage
300 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

MC 08-11

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

KAWASAKI: MUFFLER MOUNT BOLT REPLACEMENT. ON ELIGIBLE UNITS, THE UPPER REAR MUFFLER MOUNT BOLT MAY BECOME LOOSE DUE TO VIBRATION, CREATING A BUZZING SOUND. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.