Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, The Top Mount For The Single Rear Shock Is Spot Welded In Position During Frame Manufacture, Then Is Supposed To Be Completely Welded To The Frame In A Subsequent Operation. In A Small Number Of Frames, It Appears This Subsequent Welding Operation Was Not Performed.
Make Of Vehicle
KAWASAKI
Model Of Vehicle
KLX250S
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V235000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber
Effect Of Defect
The Welding May Become Loose While The Motorcycle Is In Motion Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
All Owners Have Been Contacted And Arrangements Have Been Made To Repair Their Motorcycles. Owners May Contact Kawasaki At 1-866-802-9381.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Start Of Manufacture
20070323
End Of Manufacture
20070329
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
155
Date Owners Notified
20070608
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Date Report Received
20070611