Vehicle recall 08V115000 · March 11, 2008
Kawasaki EX250J8F and EX250J8FL
The front brake hose may be damaged over a long period of use.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kawasaki is recalling certain my 2008 EX250J8F and EX250J8FL motorcycles. The front brake hose may be damaged over a long period of use. The brake hose tends to deflect forward during suspension travel. This allows the brake hose to contact the edge of the front fork outer tube.
- Consequence
- Over time, this contact could damage the brake hose causing the brake fluid to leak and resulting in a lack of front brake performance. This can create the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front brake hose bracket. The recall began on March 17, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
- Notes
- Kawasaki recall no. Mc 08-06.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
- 08V115000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 11, 2008
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC 08-06
- Owner notification
- March 17, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,526
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki EX250J8F (2008): 2008
- Kawasaki EX250J8FL (2008): 2008
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