2009–2010 Kawasaki KLX250 recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 KLX250 motorcycles. The fuel tank could leak from cracks at the spot weld(s) on the side mount tabs due to stress caused by excessive clearance between the fuel tank and a frame-mounted rubber damper.
💥 The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of spark or flame could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and correct the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 16, 2011. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department 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
- 11V316000
- Manufacturer recall #
- MC11-04
- Manufacturer
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 9,460
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Owner phone
- 1-866-802-9381
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 16, 2011
- Built
- Jan 1, 2008 – Feb 1, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kawasaki safety recall no.MC11-04.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 .