Kawasaki fuel tank could leak from cracks at the spot WELD(S) on the side mount tabs due to stress caused by excessive clearance between the fuel tank and a FRAME-MOUNTED rubber damper.
The short version
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported a problem with the tank assembly mounting. Here is what owners need to know.
THE FUEL TANK COULD LEAK FROM CRACKS AT THE SPOT WELD(S) ON THE SIDE MOUNT TABS DUE TO STRESS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND A FRAME-MOUNTED RUBBER DAMPER.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF SPARK OR FLAME COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE FUEL TANK AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-316.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Kawasaki KLX250 |
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