Recall 12V081000
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EX250JCF/A/AL/L NINJA 250, EX650ECF/L NINJA 650 AND KLE650CCF/L VERSYS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2011. DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATION AND DAMAGE DURING ASSEMBLY, THE CIRCLIPS ON THE FOOTPEG MOUNTING PINS CAN BREAK AND FALL OFF AND CAUSE THE FOOTPEG TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
Safety Consequence
IF THE FOOT PEG DETACHES, IT COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE RIDER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER FOOTPEG PIN CIRCLIPS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | KAWASAKI | EX250JCF |
| 2012 | KAWASAKI | EX250JCFA |
| 2012 | KAWASAKI | EX250JCFAL |
| 2012 | KAWASAKI | EX250JCFL |
| 2012 | KAWASAKI | EX650ECF |
| 2012 | KAWASAKI | EX650ECFL |
| 2012 | KAWASAKI | KLE650CCF |
| 2012 | KAWASAKI | KLE650CCFL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.