NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Kawasaki KL650A Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Kawasaki KL650A has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2004 Kawasaki KL650A. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Kawasaki KL650A owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Kawasaki KL650A, describing incidents dated May 20, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10214798 · Filed
THE BALANCE SHAFT TENISONER AND CHAIN BROKE ON MY 2004 KLR 650 BEFORE I HAD 10,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
MUFFLER MOUNTING BOLTS
NHTSA #07V486000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · NHTSA notice
Reported October 16, 2007 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 33,693 vehicles
Owners notified October 22, 2007 · Vehicles built June 8, 2001 – July 11, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE MUFFLER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD ALLOW THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.
Safety consequence
IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN COMPLETELY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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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