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Kawasaki KL650A problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2002–2007: 1 recall campaign and 7 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

200220032004200520062007

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
200210
200310
200411
200512
200613
200711

What owners complain about (all years)

Engine And Engine Cooling4
Engine1
Power Train1
Suspension1

Recent recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling #07V486000 · 2007 · 33,693 units

Problem: On certain motorcycles, insufficient tightening of the muffler mounting bolts could allow the bolts to loosen.

Risk: If the bolts loosen completely, it is possible for the muffler to separate from the motorcycle and create the potential for a crash.

Fix: 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.

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Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the KL650A.

Clymer Print or online manual

Motorcycle-specific service manuals with step-by-step procedures (Clymer is part of Haynes).

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Haynes Print book or online

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Downloadable service manuals. Pay once, keep it.

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