2012 Kawasaki Ex650ecfl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Structure 2012-03-01 · campaign 12V081000 · 793 vehicles
Defect: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EX250JCF/A/AL/L NINJA 250, EX650ECF/L NINJA 650 AND KLE650CCF/L VERSYS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2011. DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATION AND DAMAGE DURING ASSEMBLY, THE CIRCLIPS ON THE FOOTPEG MOUNTING PINS CAN BREAK AND FALL OFF AND CAUSE THE FOOTPEG TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
Risk: IF THE FOOT PEG DETACHES, IT COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE RIDER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER FOOTPEG PIN CIRCLIPS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
What owners report
2012-11-16 · Vehicle Speed Control · 300 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2012 kawasaki ex650ecfl motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding at 35 mph, the rear break pedal failed, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. the contact stated that the driver was unable to stop the motorcycle and crashed into a wall. the driver sustained a broken shoulder bone, fractured ribs. in addit…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.