Kawasaki Ex650ecfl
Model Ex650ecfl made by Kawasaki got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2012
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V081000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 09/13/2011 to 10/25/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 793 | 03/12/2012 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 03/01/2012 | 03/02/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger footpeg pin circlips, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 12, 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 300 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2012 kawasaki ex650ecfl motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the rear break pedal failed, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. the contact stated that the driver was unable to stop the motorcycle and crashed into a wall. the driver sustained a broken shoulder bone, fractured ribs. in addition, three bones in his spine were fractured and both lungs were bruised. a police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was deemed as destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 300. kmj | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 300 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2012 kawasaki ex650ecfl motorcycle. the contact state that while driving 35 mph the rear break pedal failed causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle. the contact stated that the driver was unable to stop the motorcycle and crash into a wall. the driver sustained a broken shoulder bone, two ribs, three bones in his spine and bruise both lungs. a police report was filed. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 300. pm | |||