Klx 250: 2009 -2011 fuel tank recall (fire hazard!)

[250ccforme]

Just found out that fuel tank recall I'd read about on the Kawi forum is in Canada too. Due to the postal stoppage owners might want to contact their dealers. FIRE HAZARD!! Bulletin cautions to not use bike until it's been checked.

 

[UnbForester05]

I saw this on the klx forums too. Probably will talk to the folks at allseasons motorsports in Cranbrook this weekend to see what the deal is.

 

[vortexman]

I have a 2011 but am not familiar with the exact fault or condition. Could you give me the executive brief??? Sometimes recalls get overblown and I am not one who worries a great deal about these things. I have 3 k on my bike and they have been very hard off road kilometers with no problems.

Thnx

 

[250ccforme]

From reading at the Kawi forum: The bumper on the frame just behind the steering under the front of the tank isn't supporting the tank at all. That is stressing the tank tabs where the side mount bolts attach. The tab/tank welds may crack allowing fuel to leak. 3k of hard offroad could cause the problem for sure. If the fuel tank isn't leaking there is a bumper kit to be installed.

 

[Proudman]

Our local Kawasaki dealership already fixed my wife's 2009 KLX250. She said that they apparently put in some rubber washers or bushings.
No question that there's a recall but I couldn't find it on the US or Canada Kawasaki web sites.

 

[250ccforme]

Got the recall notice from Kawi Canada today. No dates on the letter nor the postage so no idea how long it's been "in the mail".

Strange that they wouldn't have it on their sites.

 

[UnbForester05]

Got the notice from Kawasaki Canada this past week. Had the bike into the dealer this past Saturday for the recall work to be completed. Basically involved installing some spacers and a rubber pad for the front of the tank to sit on. Also had them install a new throttle cable to.

Had the bike out today for a ride to Saint Mary's lake. About 8000km on the bike and it is running flawless. Installed an FMF Q4 muffler and dynojet kit this past winter. Installed 14/46 sprockets and DID chain a few weeks back (thanks Speedyxr for the help). Bike runs great and performance is much improved over stock. Love this bike. :clap:

cheers all.

 

[vexorg]

Finally got my wife's bike in to Holeshot today for this recall, only to be told that the tank on it is indeed leaking! They won't have a replacement in for it until Aug 2. Make sure you get your bike checked! She had been riding it all this time without noticing any problems and we never smelled any gas when near the bike.