Kawasaki Kl650e 2009

Model Kl650e made in 2009 by Kawasaki got 16 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Kl650e year 2009

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 2009

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
09V062000	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.	from 02/14/2007 to 01/23/2009	V (Vehicle)	16167	02/24/2009	MFR	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.	02/20/2009	02/20/2009
Defect Summary	Kawasaki is recalling 16,167 my 2008-2009 klr 650 (kl650e8f/l, kl650e9f/l) motorcycles. wires in the wiring harness might be damaged due to rubbing contact with a portion of the motorcycle frame.
Consequence Summary	This could result in loss of electrical power to the engine creating a risk of a crash resulting in injury or death.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the main wiring harness free of charge. the recall began on february 24, 2009. owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.
Notes	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 .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
09V059000	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.	from 02/14/2007 to 01/23/2009	V (Vehicle)	16167	02/23/2009	MFR	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.	02/19/2009	02/19/2009
Defect Summary	Kawasaki is recalling 16,167 my 2008-2009 klr 650 (kl650e8f/l, kl650e9f/l) motorcycles. the muffler assembly is secured to the frame of the motorcycle by two bolts. it is possible that heat expansion cycles of the muffler, combined with vibration from vehicle operation may cause loosening of the muffler mounting bolts.
Consequence Summary	If the bolts loosen completely, it is possible for the muffler to separate from the motorcycle, creating a risk of a crash resulting in injury or death.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will remove the paint from the muffler mount tabs and replace the mount bolts, nut, and washer free of charge. the recall began on february 23, 2009. owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.
Notes	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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/29/2012	1600
	Tl- the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v062000 (electrical system:wiring) however, was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 1,600. kmj
08/29/2012	1600
	Tl- the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e. while driving approximately 15 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v062000 (electrical system:wiring) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 1,600. da
10/10/2011	6350
	Tl- the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e. the contact attempted to start the vehicle and it failed to start. the contact was eventually able to start the vehicle; however after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the metal bracket attached to the generator was extremely sharp and was cutting into the wiring harness. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the previous owner replaced the wiring harness due to similar failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 6,350. rvk
10/10/2011	6350
	Tl- the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e. while parked the contact attempted to start the engine but it would not start. the contact was eventually able to start the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the metal bracket attached to the generator was extremely sharp and it was cutting into the wiring harness. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostics. the previous owner had replaced the wiring harness due to similar failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 6,350. ds
09/01/2010	8500
	Tl-the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. while traveling at night approximately 55 mph, the engine completely stalled with the loss of the electrical system. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. there was recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 09v062000 (electrical system: wiring). the vin was not included in the recall defect and the repair would be at the owner's expense. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 8,500. js
11/27/2009	6400	1
	The wiring harness rubbed in two different places on the motorcycle that lead to a neutral light staying on and the turn signal to not activate. the bike wiring harness had a previous recall that was completed by kawasaki on march of 2009. kawasaki factory rep. came in to the dealership to investigate and took photos and samples of the failed components to send back to the engineers. they replaced the wiring harness and used a new type (unknown) of protective covering on it. kawasaki was concerned because they have been noticing a sharp increase of this issue. there is a motorcycle at the dealership with the same miles/model/year that had the same issue and had killed the engine while at speed on the highway. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10/11/2009	180	1
	New 09 kawasaki klr650 bought from ridersville cycle in berkeley springs, wv. on initial ride oil drain plug came out, draining oil, leading to engine seizing while traveling at 55mph, but for the quick reactions of the rider, a serious accident would have pursued. dealer/manufacturer error for not checking bolt tightness, as 2 quarts of oil had to be added to bike upon pickup, indicating the bolt was already loose and oil had leaked out, as the bikes are delivered full according to kawasaki. oil capacity of bike is 2.6 qts. or manufacture defect in design of bike, by not building it with a skid plate that protects the bolt and bottom of crankcase from impact. something they readily admit by selling an accessory skid plate that covers the bolt, but with no mention or warning that it should be added to the bike. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
07/17/2011	7000
	2009 klr 650 with only 7k miles, engine cut off suddenly at highway speed. mechanics reporting the entire engine will need to be replaced due to excessive oil usage causing damage in all parts of engine.