Recall
Kawasaki Kle650 — 09E015000
NHTSA ID
09E015000
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Kle650
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2009-04-13
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
560
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY SADDLE BAGS SOLD FOR USE EXCLUSIVELY FOR MY 2008 AND 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650 (VERSYS) MOTORCYCLES. INSTALLATION OF THE ACCESSORY SADDLEBAGS COVERS UP THE REAR SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE LIGHTING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
OBSCURED REFLECTORS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-802-9381.