2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
Kawasaki is recalling 18 my 2009 Vulcan 2000 motorcycles. These motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the headlamp assembly includes multiple bulb and lens elements. The noncompliant headlamps were assembled with lenses incorrectly positioned, affecting photometric performance.
💥 The risk
Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the headlights and replace it free of charge. The recall began on march 13, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 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
- 09V072000
- Manufacturer recall #
- MC 09-05
- Manufacturer
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Vehicles affected
- 18
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Owner phone
- 1-866-802-9381
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 13, 2009
- Built
- Aug 29, 2008 – Dec 2, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kawasaki recall no. Mc 09-05.owners 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 .