Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. | NHTSA Recall #08V473000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V473000 by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.. Includes 604 affected units, FUEL FILLER CAP/FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kawasaki is recalling 604 my 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall began on september 26, 2008. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400. note: some spare part replacement fuel tanks are involved in this campaign. the following motorcycle models may have had one of these replacement fuel tanks installed: my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900d6f, my 2007 vn900c7f, vn900d7f, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900c8f, vn900d8f, and my 2009 vn900b9f motorcycles. please contact your dealer if you have any questions or concerns about these replacement fuel tanks.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V473000

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.

Report Received Date: 2008-09-18T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel filler cap/fuel tank replacement

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 604

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kawasaki is recalling 604 my 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 Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall began on september 26, 2008. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400. note: some spare part replacement fuel tanks are involved in this campaign. the following motorcycle models may have had one of these replacement fuel tanks installed: my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900d6f, my 2007 vn900c7f, vn900d7f, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900c8f, vn900d8f, and my 2009 vn900b9f motorcycles. please contact your dealer if you have any questions or concerns about these replacement fuel tanks.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V473000

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