2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Apr 8, 2008Crash risk2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F, 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL — Engine and Engine Cooling
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 487 MY 2008 EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. AN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENT HOLE IN THE AIR FILTER BOX MAY BE BLOCKED. IF SO, AIR PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP INSIDE THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET TO FAIL AND LEAK OIL.
08V158000 · 487 units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Mar 11, 2008Crash risk2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F, 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008 EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY BE DAMAGED OVER A LONG PERIOD OF USE. THE BRAKE HOSE TENDS TO DEFLECT FORWARD DURING SUSPENSION TRAVEL. THIS ALLOWS THE BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT THE EDGE OF THE FRONT FORK OUTER TUBE.
08V115000 · 2K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Feb 5, 2008Crash risk2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F, 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL — Exterior Lighting
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 532 MY 2008 NINJA EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE TAIL LIGHT BULB MAY PREMATURELY FAIL.
08V052000 · 532 units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.