Kawasaki · Canada · High
Kawasaki KLR650: Other
Affects Kawasaki KLR650 · 2002–2008 — about 5K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain motorcycles, insufficient tightening torque may have been applied to the muffler mounting bolts during vehicle assembly. Should the bolts loosen, the muffler could separate from the motorcycle and impact nearby persons or objects resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage. Correction: Dealers will tighten muffler mounting bolts to the proper torque.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational