Kawasaki Recalls Hundreds of Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak

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 ADMINISTRATIONÂ¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.