NHTSA Recall 12V081000: Structure
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 793 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Kawasaki EX250JCF.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V081000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | March 1, 2012 |
| Owner notification | March 12, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012 ex250jcf/a/al/l ninja 250, ex650ecf/l ninja 650 and kle650ccf/l versys motorcycles manufactured from september 13, 2011 through october 25, 2011. Due to engine vibration and damage during assembly, the circlips on the footpeg mounting pins can break and fall off and cause the footpeg to detach from the motorcycle.
Safety risk
If the foot peg detaches, it could create a road hazard for other vehicle traffic and possibly distract the rider, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger footpeg pin circlips, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2012. 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 12V081000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki EX250JCF | 2012 |
| Kawasaki EX250JCFA | 2012 |
| Kawasaki EX250JCFAL | 2012 |
| Kawasaki EX250JCFL | 2012 |
| Kawasaki EX650ECF | 2012 |
| Kawasaki EX650ECFL | 2012 |
| Kawasaki KLE650CCF | 2012 |
| Kawasaki KLE650CCFL | 2012 |
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.