2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

3Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 08V158Apr 8, 2008487 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

Recall 08V052Feb 5, 2008532 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2008-05-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. HAS DECIDED THAT TWO DEFECTS WHICH RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN 2008 NINJA 250R MODELS (EX250J8F/L) ON ELIGIBLE UNITS WHEN THE FRONT FORK IS COMPRESSED THE BRAKE HOSE MAY MOVE FORWARD AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EDGE OF THE FRONT FORK. THIS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE HOSE RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. THEIR RECORDS INDICATE I HAVE PURCHASED ONE OF THESE UNITS. ADDITIONALLY AN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENT HOLE IN THE AIR CLEANER CASE COULD BE BLOCKED BY MATERIAL LEFT DURING THE MOLDING PROCESS. THIS COULD ALLOW AIR PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET T

2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL questions

Does the 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL: Engine And Engine Cooling; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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