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2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8FL Recall - Campaign #08V158000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #08V158000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 487 MY 2008 EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. AN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENT HOLE IN THE AIR FILTER BOX MAY BE BLOCKED. IF SO, AIR PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP INSIDE THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET TO FAIL AND LEAK OIL.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Motorcycle 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8FL
Manufacturer KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Manufactured between 1/4/2008 - 1/24/2008
Recalled on 4/8/2008
Influenced by KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Owners Notified on 3/17/2008
# Affected 487
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 487 MY 2008 EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. AN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENT HOLE IN THE AIR FILTER BOX MAY BE BLOCKED. IF SO, AIR PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP INSIDE THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET TO FAIL AND LEAK OIL.
Consequences IF ENOUGH OIL LEAKS FROM THE ENGINE, IT COULD DRIP OR SPRAY ONTO THE REAR TIRE. THIS CAN CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AIR FILTER BOX AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Notes KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC 08-07.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.
See also 2008 KAWASAKI EX250J8FL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS

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