The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V081000·Announced 2012-03-01

Kawasaki Recalls 2012 Motorcycles Due to Footpeg Pin Circclip Failure

Kawasaki is recalling certain 2012 Ninja 250, Ninja 650, and Versys motorcycles because footpeg mounting pin circclips may break and fall off.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (footpeg detachment) that creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain model year 2012 EX250JCF/A/AL/L Ninja 250, EX650ECF/L Ninja 650, and KLE650CCF/L Versys motorcycles manufactured between September 13, 2011, and October 25, 2011. The recall involves 793 vehicles.

Due to engine vibration and damage during assembly, the circclips on the footpeg mounting pins can break and fall off. This can cause the footpeg to detach from the motorcycle. If the footpeg detaches, it could create a road hazard for other vehicle traffic and possibly distract the rider, increasing the risk of a crash.

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger footpeg pin circclips free of charge. The safety recall began on March 5, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAWASAKI EX250JCFAL, EX650ECFL, EX250JCF, EX650ECF
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
793

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 (8)

  • EX250JCFAL
  • EX650ECFL
  • EX250JCF
  • EX650ECF
  • EX250JCFL
  • KLE650CCFL
  • KLE650CCF
  • EX250JCFA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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