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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V228📅 May 20, 2008

2009 Kawasaki KLX250T9F & 2009 Kawasaki KLX250T9FL recall: speed control

⚠️ What's wrong

Kawasaki is recalling 1,393 my 2009 KLX250T9F and KLX250T9FL motorcycles. The throttle grip and the handlebar grip may come loose and separate from the handlebar and throttle tube.

💥 The risk

This creates the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the grips as required. The recall began on may 27, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

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
08V228000
Manufacturer recall #
MC 08-09
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
1,393
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Owner phone
1-866-802-9381
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 27, 2008
Built
Jan 8, 2008 – Apr 4, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may 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 08V228 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 08V228?

2009 Kawasaki KLX250T9F & 2009 Kawasaki KLX250T9FL. 1,393 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.