Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, The Fuel Tank Is Mounted To The Chassis By Means Of Tabs That Are Spot Welded To The Tank, Then Braised/Welded Around A Portion Of Their Circumference.
Make Of Vehicle
KAWASAKI
Model Of Vehicle
VN1600-A1L
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
07V216000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Under Certain Conditions, Repeated Stress Can Crack The Tank At The Location Of The Tabs, And Allow Fuel To Leak.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Tank. The Recall Began On June 25, 2007. Owners May Contact Kawasaki At 1-866-802-9381.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Start Of Manufacture
20021213
End Of Manufacture
20030407
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4352
Date Owners Notified
20070625
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Date Report Received
20070517