Kawasaki KL650E8F, KL650E8FL 2008 Motorcycles Recalled

Make / Models :		Model/Build Years:
KAWASAKI / KL650E8F		2008
KAWASAKI / KL650E8FL		2008
Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.		Mfr’s Report Date : SEP 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V520000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5804

Summary: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 5,804 2008 KL650E8F AND KL650E8FL (CALIFORNIA) MOTORCYCLES. THE TURN SIGNAL STALK CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN THE SIGNAL ASSEMBLY HANGING BY THE WIRE HARNESS.

Consequence: THIS COULD CREATE A POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2008. 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.