2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8F — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8F
The 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8F has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8F
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8F, potentially affecting up to 2,545 vehicles.
Recall 08V115000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,526 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
View full details →Recall 08V158000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 487 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 08V052000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 532 vehicles affected
Defect: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 532 MY 2008 NINJA EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE TAIL LIGHT BULB MAY PREMATURELY FAIL.
Consequence: INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8F
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8F. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MAIN WIRING HARNESS HOLDER HOOKS HAS WORN THROUGH THE INSULATION OF WIRES, CAUSING BARE SPOTS ON HOT WIRES. IT BEGAN AS NO HEADLAMP BEING LIT, THEN PROGRESSED TO A NO START SITUATION (HAD TO BUMP START IT), THEN PROGRESSED TO BLOWING FUSE. *TR WHEN I WAS TOLD WHAT WAS WRONG, I WAS TOLD BECAUSE OF VIBRATION.
Safety Rating for the 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8F
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8F in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8F
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8F
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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