Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 1, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recalls 2009–2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager, Vulcan 1700 Vaquero

Recall number

15V550000

Brand / firm

Kawasaki

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 11,836 units

Why it was recalled

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.