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NHTSA Recall 08V052000: Tail lights (exterior lighting)

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 532 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kawasaki EX250J8F.

532
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2008
owners notified (February 4)
NHTSA campaign08V052000
Manufacturer campaignMC 08-01
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS
Report receivedFebruary 5, 2008
Owner notificationFebruary 4, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Kawasaki is recalling 532 my 2008 ninja ex250j8f and ex250j8fl motorcycles. The tail light bulb may prematurely fail.

Safety risk

Inappropriate lighting could reduce visibility creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tail light bulb free of charge. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

Notes

Kawasaki recall no. Mc 08-01.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 08V052000

Make and modelModel years
Kawasaki EX250J8F2008
Kawasaki EX250J8FL2008

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.