Vehicle recall 10V016000 · January 21, 2010
2009 Kawasaki KL250G9F
On eligible units, blockage of an oil passage in the engine might restrict oil flow to the cylinder head.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kawasaki is recalling model year 2009 super sherpa KL250G9F motorcycles. On eligible units, blockage of an oil passage in the engine might restrict oil flow to the cylinder head.
- Consequence
- This could result in the engine losing power and eventually stopping which could create the risk of a crash while operating the vehicle resulting in injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the oil system and repair the cylinder head free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2010. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 1-866-802-9381.
- Notes
- Owners 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
- 10V016000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 21, 2010
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Owner notification
- January 25, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 740
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki KL250G9F (2009): 2009
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