Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
FUEL TANK LEAKS
Action number
PE06044
Opened
Oct 19, 2006
Closed
Jan 17, 2007
Outcome
Closed without recall
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
What NHTSA is examining
Odi opened this investigation based solely on a number of kawasaki field reports concerning an alleged fuel tank leak on my 2004-06 ex250 ?ninja? Motorcycles.these reports were submitted under nhtsa?s ?early warning reporting(ewr) requirements and consistently mentioned the tank leaking fuel when it was punctured by a fairing retaining screw during vehicle assembly.subsequently, kawasaki decided to recall the motorcycles and correct the condition.
Vehicles under investigation
2004 Kawasaki EX250F182005 Kawasaki EX250F192006 Kawasaki EX250F6F
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.