Recall 10V016000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Report Date
20100121
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009 SUPER SHERPA KL250G9F MOTORCYCLES. ON ELIGIBLE UNITS, BLOCKAGE OF AN OIL PASSAGE IN THE ENGINE MIGHT RESTRICT OIL FLOW TO THE CYLINDER HEAD.

Safety Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE LOSING POWER AND EVENTUALLY STOPPING WHICH COULD CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE CYLINDER HEAD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2009 KAWASAKI KL250G9F

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.