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Safety recall · 08V228000

Vehicle speed control Kawasaki recall

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 20, 2008. It covers about 1,393 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
08V228000
Reported
May 20, 2008
Vehicles
1,393
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

Kawasaki is recalling 1,393 my 2009 klx250t9f and klx250t9fl motorcycles. The throttle grip and the handlebar grip may come loose and separate from the handlebar and throttle tube.

The risk

This creates the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

The fix

Dealers will replace the grips as required. The recall began on may 27, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Kawasaki dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V228000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2009 Kawasaki KLX250T9F21-
2009 Kawasaki KLX250T9FL01-

Questions

Is the 08V228000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 08V228000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 08V228000 announced?

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported it to NHTSA on May 20, 2008. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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