The problem
Kawasaki is recalling 532 my 2008 ninja ex250j8f and ex250j8fl motorcycles. The tail light bulb may prematurely fail.
The risk
Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the tail light bulb free of charge. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.
Contacts
Kawasaki recall no. Mc 08-01. 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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Kawasaki dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V052000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.