2003 Kawasaki VN1600-A1 & 2003 Kawasaki VN1600-A1L recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Under certain conditions, repeated stress CAN crack the tank at the location of the tabs, and allow fuel to leak.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on june 25, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V216000
- Manufacturer
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 4,352
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-866-802-9381
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 25, 2007
- Built
- Dec 13, 2002 – Apr 7, 2003
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationcustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.