Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E015000 Reported April 13, 2009

Fmvss 108/aftermarket saddle bags block reflectors

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · N/A · 560 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09E015000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
560
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 13, 2009

Defect Summary

Kawasaki is recalling certain aftermarket accessory saddle bags sold for use exclusively for my 2008 and 2009 kawasaki kle650 (versys) motorcycles. installation of the accessory saddlebags covers up the rear side reflex reflectors which fails to conform to the lighting requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

Obscured reflectors could result in a crash resulting in injury or death.

Corrective Action

Kawasaki will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the safety recall began on april 24, 2009. owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department toll-free at 1-866-802-9381.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 09E015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09E015000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09E015000?

NHTSA recall 09E015000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on April 13, 2009. It addresses: Fmvss 108/aftermarket saddle bags block reflectors. The recall affects approximately 560 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E015000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.