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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V507000

2010 Kawasaki Vulcan | 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Published October 22, 2010 · Recall initiated: October 19, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V507000, published October 22, 2010 and initiated October 19, 2010. Recalling firm: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.; 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan | 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages.

What's the hazard

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 VULCAN MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE MAY STALL IF THE RIDER IS COASTING WITH THE CLUTCH PULLED IN DUE TO AN IMPROPER SETTING OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU).

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU WITH ONE CONTAINING REVISED SETTINGS TO ADDRESS THE ENGINE STALLING. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.

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Recall details

Brand
KAWASAKI
Model
VULCAN
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Lot
2010 KAWASAKI VULCAN | 2009 KAWASAKI VULCAN
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan | 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V507000 on October 22, 2010. Reported hazard: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 VULCAN MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE MAY STALL IF THE RIDER IS COASTING WITH THE CLUTCH PULLED IN DUE TO AN IMPROPER SETTING OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU).

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU WITH ONE CONTAINING REVISED SETTINGS TO ADDRESS THE ENGINE STALLING. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KAWASAKI. Model: VULCAN.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)