2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL
The 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL, 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 KL650E8FL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 KAWASAKI KL650E8FL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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