NHTSA Recall 07V235000: Shock absorber (suspension)
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 155 vehicles. It affects 2007 Kawasaki KLX250S.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V235000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Report received | June 11, 2007 |
| Owner notification | June 8, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The welding may become loose while the motorcycle is in motion increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to repair their motorcycles. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V235000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki KLX250S | 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.