2009 KAWASAKI KLX250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250
The 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250 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 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250, potentially affecting up to 9,460 vehicles.
Recall 11V316000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 9,460 vehicles affected
Defect: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 KLX250 MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK COULD LEAK FROM CRACKS AT THE SPOT WELD(S) ON THE SIDE MOUNT TABS DUE TO STRESS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND A FRAME-MOUNTED RUBBER DAMPER.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF SPARK OR FLAME COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE FUEL TANK AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 866-802-9381.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250SF MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER AND DISMOUNTED THE VEHICLE JUST AT IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI KLX250
- 2009 KAWASAKI KLX250 (current)
- 2010 KAWASAKI KLX250 — 0 complaints
- 2012 KAWASAKI KLX250 — 1 complaint
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