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  Safety Recalls of Kawasaki Kl650e Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Kawasaki Kl650e. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kawasaki Kl650e.

NHTSA Recall #: 09V062000; Feb. 20, 2009

This could result in loss of electrical power to the engine creating a risk of a crash resulting in injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Kawasaki Kl650e, 2009 Kawasaki Kl650e
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Summary: Kawasaki is recalling 16,167 my 2008-2009 klr 650 (kl650e8f/l, kl650e9f/l) motorcycles. Wires in the wiring harness might be damaged due to rubbing contact with a portion of the motorcycle frame. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 09V059000; Feb. 19, 2009

If the bolts loosen completely, it is possible for the muffler to separate from the motorcycle, creating a risk of a crash resulting in injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Kawasaki Kl650e, 2009 Kawasaki Kl650e
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Recall Summary: Kawasaki is recalling 16,167 my 2008-2009 klr 650 (kl650e8f/l, kl650e9f/l) motorcycles. The muffler assembly is secured to the frame of the motorcycle by two bolts. It is possible that heat expansion cycles of the muffler, combined with vibration from vehicle operation may cause loosening of the ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 07V486000; Oct. 16, 2007

If the bolts loosen completely, it is possible for the muffler to separate from the motorcycle and create the potential for a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Kawasaki Kl650a, 2003 Kawasaki Kl650a, 2004 Kawasaki Kl650a, 2005 Kawasaki Kl650a, 2006 Kawasaki Kl650a, 2007 Kawasaki Kl650a, 2008 Kawasaki Kl650e
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Recall Summary: On certain motorcycles, insufficient tightening of the muffler mounting bolts could allow the bolts to loosen. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Kawasaki Kl650e Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 20, 2009   Electrical System:wiring 16,167
Feb. 19, 2009   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe 16,167
Oct. 16, 2007   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe 33,693


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Kawasaki Kl650e Model Years

Model# Recalls
2009 Kawasaki Kl650e 2
2008 Kawasaki Kl650e 3