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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V052📅 Feb 5, 2008

2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F & 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Kawasaki is recalling 532 my 2008 ninja EX250J8F and EX250J8FL motorcycles. The tail light bulb may prematurely fail.

💥 The risk

Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the tail light bulb free of charge. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V052000
Manufacturer recall #
MC 08-01
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
532
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Owner phone
1-866-802-9381
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 4, 2008
Built
Nov 13, 2007 – Dec 18, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Kawasaki recall no. Mc 08-01.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V052 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V052?

2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F & 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL. 532 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kawasaki dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-802-9381.