2009 KAWASAKI KLE650 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650
The 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650 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 EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650, potentially affecting up to 560 vehicles.
Recall 09E015000 — EQUIPMENT
| 560 vehicles affected
Defect: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY SADDLE BAGS SOLD FOR USE EXCLUSIVELY FOR MY 2008 AND 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650 (VERSYS) MOTORCYCLES. INSTALLATION OF THE ACCESSORY SADDLEBAGS COVERS UP THE REAR SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE LIGHTING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: OBSCURED REFLECTORS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-802-9381.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE MIRRORS ON THIS MOTORCYCLE MOVE BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING. THE ACTUAL MIRROR PART ITSELF MOVES, NOT THE METAL STALK HOLDING THE MIRROR. THIS REQUIRES CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT WHILE RIDING, IE: EVERY 15 MINUTES OR SO. I THINK THAT THE WIND MOVES THEM, AND THERE IS NO WAY TO TIGHTEN ONLY THE MIRROR PART. I DID NOT RETURN THE BIKE TO THE DEALER, AS I MOVED TO ASIA FOR OVER ONE YEAR SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE BIKE. THEN IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI KLE650
- 2008 KAWASAKI KLE650 — 0 complaints
- 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650 (current)
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