NHTSA Complaint #10276386 — 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10276386 |
| Vehicle | 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 5,300 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
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