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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V550000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Published September 1, 2015 · Recall initiated: September 1, 2015

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.

Recall details

Brand
KAWASAKI
Model
VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Lot
2012 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2013 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2009 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2010 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2011 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER | 2014 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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