Recall 11V316000: 2009–2010 Kawasaki KLX250

Report received

Jun 8, 2011

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

9,460vehicles

Model years

2009–2010

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 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.

Possible 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 model years

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

• 2009 Kawasaki KLX2501 complaints
• 2010 Kawasaki KLX2500 complaints