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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V520📅 Oct 7, 2008

2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F & 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8FL recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Kawasaki is recalling 5,804 my 2008 KL650E8F and KL650E8FL (california) motorcycles. The turn signal stalk(s) CAN break, resulting in the signal assembly hanging by the wire harness.

💥 The risk

This could create a possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace all four turn signal assemblies. The recall began on october 13, 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
08V520000
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
5,804
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Owner phone
1-866-802-9381
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 13, 2008
Built
Feb 14, 2007 – Sep 6, 2007
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 08V520 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 08V520?

2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F & 2008 Kawasaki KL650E8FL. 5,804 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.