2008–2009 Kawasaki KL650E recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
This could result in loss of electrical power to the engine creating a risk of a crash resulting in injury or death.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 09V062000
- Manufacturer
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 16,167
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Owner phone
- 1-866-802-9381
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 24, 2009
- Built
- Feb 14, 2007 – Jan 23, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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 .