Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero (2014) – 15V550000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

KAWASAKI

Model Of Vehicle

VULCAN 1700 VAQUERO

Year

2014

Recall Campaign Number

15V550000

Component Description

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Effect Of Defect

An Engine Stall Increases The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Start Of Manufacture

20101001

End Of Manufacture

20150320

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

11836

Date Owners Notified

20150915

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Date Report Received

20150901

Make Campaign Number

MC15-10

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard