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NHTSA Recall 09V062000: Electrical system: wiring

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,167 vehicles. It affects 2008–2009 Kawasaki KL650E.

16,167
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2009
owners notified (February 24)
NHTSA campaign09V062000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedFebruary 20, 2009
Owner notificationFebruary 24, 2009
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the main wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on february 24, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V062000

Make and modelModel years
Kawasaki KL650E2008, 2009

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.