Kawasaki Kl650e8fl
Model Kl650e8fl made by Kawasaki got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . There was one recall concerning 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V520000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 02/14/2007 to 09/06/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 5804 | 10/13/2008 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 10/06/2008 | 10/07/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Kawasaki is recalling 5,804 my 2008 kl650e8f and kl650e8fl (california) motorcycles. the turn signal stalk(s) can break, resulting in the signal assembly hanging by the wire harness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could create a possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace all four turn signal assemblies. the recall began on october 13, 2008. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/10/2009 | 5300 | 1 | |
| Headlight lamp failure headlight lamp was replaced at 4800 miles the second (new) headlamp has now failed after less than 500 miles ignition starter switch contacts corrosion, failed to turn over engine. this was repaired by the dealer under warranty. this motorcycle model has a safety recall concerning the wiring harness. this particular motorcycle was returned to the dealer for inspection of the wiring harness, the dealer installed manufacturer supplied kit which added protection for potential abrasion points. the above failures of the ignition starter and the headlamps all happened after the dealer inspection of the wiring harness. *tr | |||