2009 Kawasaki KL250G9F recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Kawasaki is recalling model year 2009 super sherpa KL250G9F motorcycles. On eligible units, blockage of an oil passage in the engine might restrict oil flow to the cylinder head.
💥 The risk
This could result in the engine losing power and eventually stopping which could create the risk of a crash while operating the vehicle resulting in injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the oil system and repair the cylinder head free of charge. The recall began on january 25, 2010. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department 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
- 10V016000
- Manufacturer
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 740
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-866-802-9381
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 25, 2010
- Built
- Jan 6, 2009 – Jan 30, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners 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 .