Vehicle recall 11V316000 · June 8, 2011
2009-2010 Kawasaki KLX250
The fuel tank could leak from cracks at the spot weld(s) on the side mount tabs due to stress caused by excessive clearance between the fuel tank and a frame-mounted rubber damper.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 KLX250 motorcycles. The fuel tank could leak from cracks at the spot weld(s) on the side mount tabs due to stress caused by excessive clearance between the fuel tank and a frame-mounted rubber damper.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of spark or flame could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and correct the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 16, 2011. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 866-802-9381.
- Notes
- Kawasaki safety recall NO.MC11-04.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
- 11V316000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 8, 2011
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC11-04
- Owner notification
- June 16, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,460
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki KLX250 (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
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