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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 08V473📅 Sep 22, 2008

2009 Kawasaki VN900B9F & 2009 Kawasaki VN900B9FL + 2 more recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source CAN result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
08V473000
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
604
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 26, 2008
Built
Mar 26, 2008 – Jul 3, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V473 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V473?

2009 Kawasaki VN900B9F & 2009 Kawasaki VN900B9FL + 2 more. 604 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kawasaki dealer to book the free repair.