2012 KAWASAKI EX250JCF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 KAWASAKI EX250JCF
The 2012 KAWASAKI EX250JCF has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 KAWASAKI EX250JCF
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 KAWASAKI EX250JCF, potentially affecting up to 793 vehicles.
Recall 12V081000 — STRUCTURE
| 793 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER FOOTPEG PIN CIRCLIPS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 KAWASAKI EX250JCF
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 KAWASAKI EX250JCF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HORN AFTER ABOUT 6000 HAD VIBRATED A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR CAUSING A LEAK THE DEALER AND KAWASAKI SAID IT WAS FROM LAYING THE BIKE DOWN THE BIKE HAS NEVER BEEN LAID DOWN KAWASAKI AND DEALER REFUSE TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY I COULD HAVE BEEN BURNED. *TR
THE HORN AFTER ABOUT 6000 HAD VIBRATED A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR CAUSING A LEAK THE DEALER AND KAWASAKI SAID IT WAS FROM LAYING THE BIKE DOWN THE BIKE HAS NEVER BEEN LAID DOWN KAWASAKI AND DEALER REFUSE TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY I COULD HAVE BEEN BURNED. *TR
THE GEAR SHIFTER MECHANISM SNAPPED AND LEFT THE VEHICLE STUCK IN SECOND GEAR COULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR OR NEUTRAL THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF PASSING OR MOVING ACROSS TRAFFIC KAWASAKI DID REPAIR WITH BIKE IN SHOP FOR 2 MONTHS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2012 KAWASAKI EX250JCF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 KAWASAKI EX250JCF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 KAWASAKI EX250JCF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 KAWASAKI EX250JCF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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