Fuel tank leaks

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Kawasaki vehicles. Closed 17 January 2007.

Investigation
PE06044
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
19 October 2006
Closed
17 January 2007

What NHTSA investigated

Odi opened this investigation based solely on a number of kawasaki field reports concerning an alleged fuel tank leak on my 2004-06 EX250 ?ninja? Motorcycles.these reports were submitted under nhtsa?s ?early warning reporting(ewr) requirements and consistently mentioned the tank leaking fuel when it was punctured by a fairing retaining screw during vehicle assembly.subsequently, kawasaki decided to recall the motorcycles and correct the condition.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
KawasakiEX250F182004
KawasakiEX250F192005
KawasakiEX250F6F2006

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.