NHTSA recall 07V235000
Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Kawasaki KLX250S
Reported Jun 11, 2007155 vehicles affectedKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.Built Mar 23, 2007 – Mar 29, 2007
The defect
On certain motorcycles, the top mount for the single rear shock IS spot welded in position during frame manufacture, then IS supposed to be completely welded to the frame in a subsequent operation. in a small number of frames, it appears this subsequent welding operation was not performed.
The risk
The welding may become loose while the motorcycle IS in motion increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to repair their motorcycles. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.