Recall 15V550000: 2011–2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero, 2009–2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 1, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 11,836
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
- 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
- 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
- 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
- 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
- 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
- 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
- 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
- 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
- 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
- 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
- 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V550000
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC15-10
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Owner letters
- Sep 15, 2015
- Components
- Electrical system:ignition:switch (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology