2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8F — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8F
The 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8F has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8F
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8F, potentially affecting up to 5,804 vehicles.
Recall 08V520000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 5,804 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THIS COULD CREATE A POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8F
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8F. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE MACHINING OF THE OUTER LEFT SIDE ENGINE CASE. THE SOCKET IN THE CASE FOR SUPPORTING THE SHAFT FOR THE STARTER GEAR WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP THEREBY ALLOWING THE SHAFT TO MIGRATE INTO THE CASE FAR ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE OPPOSITE END OF THE SHAFT ON THE ENGINE SIDE TO BECOME COMPLETELY UNSUPPORTED CAUSING POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE. THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE THRUST WASHERS ON THE GEARS TO FALL OFF INTO MOVING PARTS OF THE ENGINE CAUSING SUDDEN SEIZURE OF THE ENGINE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
BALANCER CHAIN TENSIONER HAS FAILED ON MY KAWASAKI KLR 650 RESULTING IN A LOOSE AND PREMATURELY DAMAGED BALANCER CHAIN AND SPROCKETS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8F
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8F in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8F
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8F
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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