Issue ID | 798942 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10340626 |
Manufacurer | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. |
Brand | KAWASAKI |
Model | EX250F6F |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 31/05/10 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kawasaki, ex250f6f ninja 250. The motorcycle was parked while the engine was running for a few minutes and then it burst into flames. The fire started on the left side and the vehicle was destroyed. No one was injured the fire was out before the fire department came. The origin of the fire was unknown. There was no report filed. The insurance company was not called. There was recall notice; kawasaki recall # mc07-01 fuel tank leaked. Nhtsa#r: 07v003000 component: fuel system, gasoline: storage. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed but she was told to go to her local dealer for an inspection. After calling the dealer they informed her they did not want to be involved. She called the manufacturer back and was told they are not responsible and she should go to her insurance company. She still has the motorcycle parked at home. The failure mileage 1,351. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1351 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TOMS RIVER, NJ |
VIN pattern | JKAEXMF156DXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 18/03/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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