The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·10V323000·Announced 2010-07-09

Kawasaki Recalls 2009-2010 Ninja 650 Motorcycles Due to Footrest Interference

Kawasaki is recalling 2009-2010 Ninja 650 motorcycles because the lower cowling can interfere with the operator's foot during braking, potentially causing a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury or death is a potential consequence, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain model year 2009 EX650C9F/FL and model year 2010 EX650CAF/FL Ninja 650 motorcycles. The recall involves 6,764 vehicles. The defect involves the right rear portion of the lower cowling, which can interfere with the operator's foot while applying the rear brake.

This interference could diminish the operator's control over brake force application or distract the operator, creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will install an updated footrest guard and fairing bracket free of charge. The safety recall began on July 19, 2010. Owners may contact Kawasaki Consumer Services Department at 1-866-802-9381 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI EX650C9F, EX650CAF
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
6,764

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • EX650C9F
  • EX650CAF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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