NHTSA Recall 07V216000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V216000; Date: May. 17, 2007
Under certain conditions, repeated stress can crack the tank at the location of the tabs, and allow fuel to leak.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Kawasaki Vn1600-a1; 2003 Kawasaki Vn1600-a1l
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. , U. S. A.
Affected Units:: 4,352
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on June 25, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 25, 2007
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