Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure
Recall 08548 · Mar 4, 2008 · Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08548
- Date
- Mar 4, 2008
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Kawasaki KLX140 Off-Road Motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves 2008 Kawasaki KLX140A8F/B8F off-highway motorcycles. They are designed for the beginner as well as the more advanced rider. They are green in color and have "Kawasaki" identification on the sides of the fuel tank and KLX140 underneath the seat on both sides.
What can happen
One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for a free inspection and repair. Consumers with recalled units have been sent direct notification.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Kawasaki motorcycle dealers nationwide between January 2008 and February 2008 for about $2,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kawasaki klx140 off-road motorcycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles and contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for a free inspection and repair. Consumers with recalled units have been sent direct notification.
What is the hazard?
One or more of the motorcycle's frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.