Vehicle recall 09V062000 · February 20, 2009

2008-2009 Kawasaki KL650E

Wires in the wiring harness might be damaged due to rubbing contact with a portion of the motorcycle frame.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Kawasaki is recalling 16,167 my 2008-2009 klr 650 (KL650E8F/l, KL650E9F/l) motorcycles. Wires in the wiring harness might be damaged due to rubbing contact with a portion of the motorcycle frame.
Consequence: This could result in loss of electrical power to the engine creating a risk of a crash resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the main wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 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: 09V062000
Reported to NHTSA: February 20, 2009
Filed by: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Owner notification: February 24, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 16,167
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 09V062000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Kawasaki KL650E (2008-2009): 2009, 2008

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