NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F, describing incidents dated November 10, 2011.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10454028 · Filed
MAIN WIRING HARNESS HOLDER HOOKS HAS WORN THROUGH THE INSULATION OF WIRES, CAUSING BARE SPOTS ON HOT WIRES. IT BEGAN AS NO HEADLAMP BEING LIT, THEN PROGRESSED TO A NO START SITUATION (HAD TO BUMP START IT), THEN PROGRESSED TO BLOWING FUSE. *TR WHEN I WAS TOLD WHAT WAS WRONG, I WAS TOLD BECAUSE OF…
AIR CLEANER CASE INSPECTION/REPAIR
NHTSA #08V158000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported April 8, 2008 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 487 vehicles
Kawasaki campaign MC 08-07 · Owners notified March 17, 2008 · Vehicles built January 4, 2008 – January 24, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 487 MY 2008 EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. AN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENT HOLE IN THE AIR FILTER BOX MAY BE BLOCKED. IF SO, AIR PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP INSIDE THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET TO FAIL AND LEAK OIL.
Safety consequence
IF ENOUGH OIL LEAKS FROM THE ENGINE, IT COULD DRIP OR SPRAY ONTO THE REAR TIRE. THIS CAN CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AIR FILTER BOX AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Notes
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC 08-07.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
FRONT BRAKE HOSE BRACKET REPLACEMENT
NHTSA #08V115000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported March 11, 2008 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 1,526 vehicles
Kawasaki campaign MC 08-06 · Owners notified March 17, 2008 · Vehicles built November 13, 2007 – January 24, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008 EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY BE DAMAGED OVER A LONG PERIOD OF USE. THE BRAKE HOSE TENDS TO DEFLECT FORWARD DURING SUSPENSION TRAVEL. THIS ALLOWS THE BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT THE EDGE OF THE FRONT FORK OUTER TUBE.
Safety consequence
OVER TIME, THIS CONTACT COULD DAMAGE THE BRAKE HOSE CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND RESULTING IN A LACK OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE. THIS CAN CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Notes
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC 08-06.CUSTOMERS 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.
TAIL LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
NHTSA #08V052000 · Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported February 5, 2008 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 532 vehicles
Kawasaki campaign MC 08-01 · Owners notified February 4, 2008 · Vehicles built November 13, 2007 – December 18, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 532 MY 2008 NINJA EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE TAIL LIGHT BULB MAY PREMATURELY FAIL.
Safety consequence
INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LIGHT BULB FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.
Notes
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC 08-01.CUSTOMERS 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.
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