Vehicle recall 07V486000 · October 16, 2007
Kawasaki KL650A and KL650E
On certain motorcycles, insufficient tightening of the muffler mounting bolts could allow the bolts to loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, insufficient tightening of the muffler mounting bolts could allow the bolts to loosen.
- Consequence
- If the bolts loosen completely, it is possible for the muffler to separate from the motorcycle and create the potential for a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten two muffler mounting bolts to the proper torque free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
- 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
- 07V486000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 2007
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Owner notification
- October 22, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 33,693
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki KL650A (2002-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Kawasaki KL650E (2008): 2008
Has your Kawasaki been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kawasaki dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.