2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero — Electrical system: ignition: switch
Published September 1, 2015 · Recall initiated: September 1, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V550000, published September 1, 2015. Recalling firm: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.; 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero — Electrical system: ignition: switch.
What's the hazard
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager and 2011-2015 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero motorcycles manufactured February 2, 2009, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, an ignition wire may chafe due to contact with the fuel tank, resulting in a short circuit and possible engine stall.
What to do
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will install additional shielding and padding to prevent the ignition wire from shorting. Any igniton switch that has damaged wires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC15-10.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KAWASAKI
- Model
- VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Lot
- 2014 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2009 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2010 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2011 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2012 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2013 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2015 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2015 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO | 2014 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO | 2013 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO | 2012 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO | 2011 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero — Electrical system: ignition: switch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V550000 on September 1, 2015. Reported hazard: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager and 2011-2015 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero motorcycles manufactured February 2, 2009, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, an ignition wire may chafe due to contact with the fuel tank, resulting in a short circuit and possible engine stall.
What should I do if I have this product?
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will install additional shielding and padding to prevent the ignition wire from shorting. Any igniton switch that has damaged wires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC15-10.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KAWASAKI. Model: VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER.