Vehicle recall 07V244000 · June 7, 2007
2008 Kawasaki KLR650
On certain motorcycles, the spring retaining pin on the frame may not have been completely welded in place and could fall out, allowing the sidestand to drop into the "parking"…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the spring retaining pin on the frame may not have been completely welded in place and could fall out, allowing the sidestand to drop into the "parking" position.
- Consequence
- If this occurred while the vehicle was in motion, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Kawasaki will repurchase these motorcycles. The recall began on June 1, 2007. All dealers/owners have been notified.
- Notes
- Customers may also 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
- 07V244000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 7, 2007
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki KLR650 (2008): 2008
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