Kawasaki Recalls Hundreds of Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak

October 1, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     KAWASAKI / VN900B9F     2009
     KAWASAKI / VN900B9FL     2009
     KAWASAKI / VN900C8F     2008
     KAWASAKI / VN900D8F     2008
Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr’s Report Date : SEP 09, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V473000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 604
Summary: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 604 2008 VULCAN VN900C8F, VN900D8F, AND MY 2009 VN900B9F, AND VN900B9FL MOTORCYCLES. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM BETWEEN THE TANK FILLER NECK AND THE FUEL CAP GASKET.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
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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