Exterior lighting: turn signalRecall 08V-520 · Kawasaki vehicles
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall 08V-520 covers 5,804 Kawasaki vehicles for a exterior lighting: turn signal problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V520000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 5,804 MY 2008 KL650E8F AND KL650E8FL (CALIFORNIA) MOTORCYCLES. THE TURN SIGNAL STALK(S) CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN THE SIGNAL ASSEMBLY HANGING BY THE WIRE HARNESS.
The risk
THIS COULD CREATE A POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 14, 2007 to September 6, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.