Kawasaki VN900B6F, VN900B6FL, VN900B7F, VN900B7FL, VN900B8F, VN900B8FL, VN900C7F, VN900C7FL, VN900C8F, VN900D6F, VN900D6FL, VN900D7F, VN900D7FL, VN900D8F, VN900D8FL 2006-2008 Motorcycles

March 25, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     KAWASAKI / VN900B6F     2006
     KAWASAKI / VN900B6FL     2006
     KAWASAKI / VN900B7F     2007
     KAWASAKI / VN900B7FL     2007
     KAWASAKI / VN900B8F     2008
     KAWASAKI / VN900B8FL     2008
     KAWASAKI / VN900C7F     2007
     KAWASAKI / VN900C7FL     2007
     KAWASAKI / VN900C8F     2008
     KAWASAKI / VN900D6F     2006
     KAWASAKI / VN900D6FL     2006
     KAWASAKI / VN900D7F     2007
     KAWASAKI / VN900D7FL     2007
     KAWASAKI / VN900D8F     2008
     KAWASAKI / VN900D8FL     2008
Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr’s Report Date : MAR 06, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V114000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 31789
Summary: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 31,789 VULCAN 900 CLASSIC, CUSTOM AND CLASSIC LT MODELS, MY 2006 VN900B6F, VN900B6FL, VN900D6F, VN900D6FL, MY 2007 VN900B7F, VN900B7FL, VN900C7F, VN900C7FL, VN900D7F, VN900D7FL, MY 2008 VN900B8F, VN900B8FL, VN900C8F, VN900D8F AND VN900D8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE FUEL INJECTOR DELIVERY PIPE.
Consequence: CONTINUED USE OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL HOSE COMING OFF, CREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION AT THE FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE IF THE JOINT LOCK IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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