NHTSA Recall 07V235000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V235000; Date: Jun. 11, 2007
The welding may become loose while the motorcycle is in motion increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Kawasaki Klx250s
Component: Suspension:rear:shock Absorber
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. , U. S. A.
Affected Units:: 155
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to repair their motorcycles. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 8, 2007
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