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Recall is for the 2008 KLR650:
"Kawasaki KL650E8F, KL650E8FL 2008 Motorcycles Recalled
October 11, 2008
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
KAWASAKI / KL650E8F 2008
KAWASAKI / KL650E8FL 2008
Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr’s Report Date : SEP 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V520000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5804
Summary: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 5,804 2008 KL650E8F AND KL650E8FL (CALIFORNIA) MOTORCYCLES. THE TURN SIGNAL STALK CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN THE SIGNAL ASSEMBLY HANGING BY THE WIRE HARNESS.
Consequence: THIS COULD CREATE A POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Notes: 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."
Versys turn signals are pretty hard to break with their flexible stalks. With enough force, they actually pop out without breaking and hang onto the wires without causing total loss of control.