Recall 12V-081: 2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF, 2012 Kawasaki EX250JCFA and 6 more
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Mar 1, 2012, covering about 793 vehicles.
The problem
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012 ex250jcf/a/al/l ninja 250, ex650ecf/l ninja 650 and kle650ccf/l versys motorcycles manufactured from september 13, 2011 through october 25, 2011. Due to engine vibration and damage during assembly, the circlips on the footpeg mounting pins can break and fall off and cause the footpeg to detach from the motorcycle.
The risk
If the foot peg detaches, it could create a road hazard for other vehicle traffic and possibly distract the rider, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger footpeg pin circlips, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V081000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki EX250JCF | 2012 | All years |
| Kawasaki EX250JCFA | 2012 | All years |
| Kawasaki EX250JCFAL | 2012 | All years |
| Kawasaki EX250JCFL | 2012 | All years |
| Kawasaki EX650ECF | 2012 | All years |
| Kawasaki EX650ECFL | 2012 | All years |
| Kawasaki KLE650CCF | 2012 | All years |
| Kawasaki KLE650CCFL | 2012 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-081?
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012 ex250jcf/a/al/l ninja 250, ex650ecf/l ninja 650 and kle650ccf/l versys motorcycles manufactured from september 13, 2011 through october 25, 2011. Due to engine vibration and damage during assembly, the circlips on the footpeg mounting pins can break and fall off and cause the footpeg to detach from the motorcycle.
How is recall 12V-081 fixed?
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger footpeg pin circlips, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.