NHTSA Recall 08V473000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V473000; Date: Sep. 18, 2008
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Kawasaki Vn900b9f; 2009 Kawasaki Vn900b9fl; 2008 Kawasaki Vn900c8f; 2008 Kawasaki Vn900d8f
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. , U. S. A.
Affected Units:: 604
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 26, 2008
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