EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle LX250S9/A/B Kawasaki — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0615/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of fire and injuries because:1. Brackets welded on the fuel tank may crack due to stress while riding. This can cause fuel to leak causing a risk of fire. 2. Water may enter the ECU or Vehicle Down Sensor connectors through the wiring harness. This can lead to corrosion on the terminals and may cause the engine to cut out creating the potential for an accident. 3. The wiring for the…
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Product
Motorcycle LX250S9/A/B — Kawasaki
- Brand
- Kawasaki
- Name / model
- LX250S9/A/BThe recall affects motorcycles with serial numbers from JKALX250SSDA01774 to JKALX250SSDA09430.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: -
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of fire and injuries because:1. Brackets welded on the fuel tank may crack due to stress while riding. This can cause fuel to leak causing a risk of fire. 2. Water may enter the ECU or Vehicle Down Sensor connectors through the wiring harness. This can lead to corrosion on the terminals and may cause the engine to cut out creating the potential for an accident. 3. The wiring for the fuel injection may rub on the frame wearing the insulation away. This can cause the engine to cut out, creating the potential for an accident.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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