2012 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #15V550000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : SWITCH
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2012 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER |
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| Manufacturer |
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Manufactured between |
2/2/2009 - 3/12/2015 |
| Recalled on |
9/1/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/15/2015 |
| # Affected |
11,836 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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