Recall 09V062000: 2008–2009 Kawasaki KL650E

Report received

Feb 20, 2009

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

16,167vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kawasaki is recalling 16,167 my 2008-2009 klr 650 (kl650e8f/l, kl650e9f/l) motorcycles. Wires in the wiring harness might be damaged due to rubbing contact with a portion of the motorcycle frame.

Possible consequence

This could result in loss of electrical power to the engine creating a risk of a crash resulting in injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the main wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on february 24, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Kawasaki KL650E12 complaints
• 2009 Kawasaki KL650E6 complaints