CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
An ignition wire on certain Vulcan 1700 Voyager and Vaquero motorcycles may chafe against the fuel tank. This can cause a short circuit and possibly stall the engine while you are riding.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take these motorcycles to an authorized Kawasaki dealer, where the repair is free of charge. Dealers will install additional shielding and padding to keep the ignition wire from shorting, and any ignition switch with damaged wires will be replaced.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 if you have questions about this recall.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 20112012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2009201020112012201320142015 |