NHTSA Recall 07V244000: Kickstand/center stand (structure)
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2008 Kawasaki KLR650.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V244000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › MOTORCYCLE › KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Report received | June 7, 2007 |
| Owner notification | June 1, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorcycles, the spring retaining pin on the frame may not have been completely welded in place and could fall out, allowing the sidestand to drop into the "parking" position.
Safety risk
If this occurred while the vehicle was in motion, a crash could occur.
Remedy
Kawasaki will repurchase these motorcycles. The recall began on june 1, 2007. All dealers/owners have been notified.
Notes
Customers may also 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 07V244000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki KLR650 | 2008 |
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.