Kawasaki Ex250j8fl
Model Ex250j8fl made by Kawasaki got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/12/2008 | 1 | ||
| Kawasaki motors corp. has decided that two defects which relate to motor vehicle safety exist in 2008 ninja 250r models (ex250j8f/l) on eligible units when the front fork is compressed the brake hose may move forward and come in contact with the edge of the front fork. this can cause damage to the brake hose resulting in brake fluid leakage, creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death. their records indicate i have purchased one of these units. additionally an engine crankcase vent hole in the air cleaner case could be blocked by material left during the molding process. this could allow air pressure to build up in the engine and cause the cylinder head cover gasket to be pushed out of place and leak oil. oil leaking from the engine during operation could drip or spray onto the rear tire creating the risk of a crash, possibly resulting in injury or death. i have brought the vehicle back to the dealership on march 12 2008 to have the recall repaired, i was told that they (the dealership) have not heard of such recall and i was told that it was nothing but a bulb this is before they even got the bike inside the shop. in the end nothing was done about the recall and i was told that they will order the necessary parts and they will call me as soon as possible. it's been almost 2 months and have not heard from them. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/12/2008 | 1 | ||
| Kawasaki motors corp. has decided that two defects which relate to motor vehicle safety exist in 2008 ninja 250r models (ex250j8f/l) on eligible units when the front fork is compressed the brake hose may move forward and come in contact with the edge of the front fork. this can cause damage to the brake hose resulting in brake fluid leakage, creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death. their records indicate i have purchased one of these units. additionally an engine crankcase vent hole in the air cleaner case could be blocked by material left during the molding process. this could allow air pressure to build up in the engine and cause the cylinder head cover gasket to be pushed out of place and leak oil. oil leaking from the engine during operation could drip or spray onto the rear tire creating the risk of a crash, possibly resulting in injury or death. i have brought the vehicle back to the dealership on march 12 2008 to have the recall repaired, i was told that they (the dealership) have not heard of such recall and i was told that it was nothing but a bulb this is before they even got the bike inside the shop. in the end nothing was done about the recall and i was told that they will order the necessary parts and they will call me as soon as possible. it's been almost 2 months and have not heard from them. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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| CA | HAYWARD | EAST BAY MOTORSPORT | 510-889-7900 |