Recall 11V316000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Report Date

20110608

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 KLX250 MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK COULD LEAK FROM CRACKS AT THE SPOT WELD(S) ON THE SIDE MOUNT TABS DUE TO STRESS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND A FRAME-MOUNTED RUBBER DAMPER.

Safety Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF SPARK OR FLAME COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE FUEL TANK AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 866-802-9381.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2009	KAWASAKI	KLX250
2010	KAWASAKI	KLX250

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