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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V550📅 Sep 1, 2015

2009–2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager & 2011–2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
15V550000
Manufacturer recall #
MC15-10
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Vehicles affected
11,836
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Owner phone
1-866-802-9381
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 15, 2015
Built
Feb 2, 2009 – Mar 12, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 15V550 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 15V550?

2009–2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager & 2011–2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero. 11,836 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-866-802-9381.