NHTSA Recall 10V507000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V507000; Date: Oct. 19, 2010
Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Kawasaki Vulcan; 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. , U. S. A.
Affected Units:: 6,187
Recall Summary:
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vulcan motorcycles. The engine may stall if the rider is coasting with the clutch pulled in due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ecu).
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the ecu with one containing revised settings to address the engine stalling. The safety recall began on November 1, 2010. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 1-866-802-9381.
Recall Notes:
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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 1, 2010
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