Recall 07V-215: 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F, 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6FL and 2 more

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2007, covering about 5,906 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-215
Report date
May 17, 2007
Vehicles affected
5,906
Owners notified
Jun 19, 2007

The problem

Certain motorcycles may stall under deceleration due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (Ecu).

The risk

This could create the potential for a crash, resulting in injury or death.

The fix

Dealers will replace the ECU with one that contains revised settings that will address the engine stalling. The recall began on june 19, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
ComponentElectrical System › Ignition › Module
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number07V215000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kawasaki VN900B6F2006All years
Kawasaki VN900B6FL2006All years
Kawasaki VN900D6F2006All years
Kawasaki VN900D6FL2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 07V-215?

Certain motorcycles may stall under deceleration due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (Ecu).

How is recall 07V-215 fixed?

Dealers will replace the ECU with one that contains revised settings that will address the engine stalling. The recall began on june 19, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.