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2008 Kawasaki EX250J8FL

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  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

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Mileage unknown · May 5, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. HAS DECIDED THAT TWO DEFECTS WHICH RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN 2008 NINJA 250R MODELS (EX250J8F/L) ON ELIGIBLE UNITS WHEN THE FRONT FORK IS COMPRESSED THE BRAKE HOSE MAY MOVE FORWARD AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EDGE OF THE FRONT FORK. THIS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE HOSE RESULTING IN BRAKE F…

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KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. HAS DECIDED THAT TWO DEFECTS WHICH RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN 2008 NINJA 250R MODELS (EX250J8F/L) ON ELIGIBLE UNITS WHEN THE FRONT FORK IS COMPRESSED THE BRAKE HOSE MAY MOVE FORWARD AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EDGE OF THE FRONT FORK. THIS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE HOSE RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. THEIR RECORDS INDICATE I HAVE PURCHASED ONE OF THESE UNITS. ADDITIONALLY AN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENT HOLE IN THE AIR CLEANER CASE COULD BE BLOCKED BY MATERIAL LEFT DURING THE MOLDING PROCESS. THIS COULD ALLOW AIR PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET TO BE PUSHED OUT OF PLACE AND LEAK OIL. OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE DURING OPERATION COULD DRIP OR SPRAY ONTO THE REAR TIRE CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ON MARCH 12 2008 TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED, I WAS TOLD THAT THEY (THE DEALERSHIP) HAVE NOT HEARD OF SUCH RECALL AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOTHING BUT A "BULB" THIS IS BEFORE THEY EVEN GOT THE BIKE INSIDE THE SHOP. IN THE END NOTHING WAS DONE ABOUT THE RECALL AND I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WILL ORDER THE NECESSARY PARTS AND THEY WILL CALL ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. IT'S BEEN ALMOST 2 MONTHS AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10226758

Official recalls

3

08V158000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Apr 8, 2008

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF ENOUGH OIL LEAKS FROM THE ENGINE, IT COULD DRIP OR SPRAY ONTO THE REAR TIRE. THIS CAN CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AIR FILTER BOX AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

08V115000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Mar 11, 2008

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: OVER TIME, THIS CONTACT COULD DAMAGE THE BRAKE HOSE CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND RESULTING IN A LACK OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE. THIS CAN CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

08V052000 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights

Feb 5, 2008

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 532 MY 2008 NINJA EX250J8F AND EX250J8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE TAIL LIGHT BULB MAY PREMATURELY FAIL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: INAPPROPRIATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LIGHT BULB FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.

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NHTSA investigations

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