What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2008096
- Recall date
- 25 March 2008
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Models
- Ninja 250R
- Model years
- 2008
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 322
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain motorcycles, the 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. Oil leakage from the engine during operation could drip or spray onto the rear tire, creating the risk of a crash, possibly causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect the air cleaner case and, if necessary, remove the obstruction.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2008096.