Vehicle recall 07V235000 · June 11, 2007
2007 Kawasaki KLX250S
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The welding may become loose while the motorcycle is in motion increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to repair their motorcycles. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V235000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 11, 2007
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Owner notification
- June 8, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 155
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki KLX250S (2007): 2007
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