Kawasaki Ex250j8f
Model Ex250j8f made by Kawasaki got 4 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and exterior lighting.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V158000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 01/04/2008 to 01/24/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 487 | 03/17/2008 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 04/08/2008 | 04/08/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kawasaki is recalling 487 my 2008 ex250j8f and ex250j8fl motorcycles. an engine crankcase vent hole in the air filter box may be blocked. if so, air pressure can build up inside the engine, causing the cylinder head cover gasket to fail and leak oil. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If enough oil leaks from the engine, it could drip or spray onto the rear tire. this can create the risk of a crash, possibly resulting in injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and repair the air filter box and replace the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2008. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kawasaki recall no. mc 08-07.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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V052000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 11/13/2007 to 12/18/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 532 | 02/04/2008 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 02/05/2008 | 02/05/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kawasaki is recalling 532 my 2008 ninja ex250j8f and ex250j8fl motorcycles. the tail light bulb may prematurely fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V115000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 11/13/2007 to 01/24/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 1526 | 03/17/2008 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 03/11/2008 | 03/12/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kawasaki is recalling certain my 2008 ex250j8f and ex250j8fl motorcycles. the front brake hose may be damaged over a long period of use. the brake hose tends to deflect forward during suspension travel. this allows the brake hose to contact the edge of the front fork outer tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Over time, this contact could damage the brake hose causing the brake fluid to leak and resulting in a lack of front brake performance. this can create the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front brake hose bracket. the recall began on march 17, 2008. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kawasaki recall no. mc 08-06.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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/10/2011 | 29300 | ||
| Main wiring harness holder hooks has worn through the insulation of wires, causing bare spots on hot wires. it began as no headlamp being lit, then progressed to a no start situation (had to bump start it), then progressed to blowing fuse. when i was told what was wrong, i was told because of vibration. | |||