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Recall 08V-114: 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F, 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6FL and 13 more

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Mar 11, 2008, covering about 31,789 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-114
Report date
Mar 11, 2008
Vehicles affected
31,789
Owners notified
Mar 17, 2008

The problem

Kawasaki is recalling 31,789 vulcan 900 classic, custom and classic lt models, my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900b6fl, vn900d6f, vn900d6fl, my 2007 vn900b7f, vn900b7fl, vn900c7f, vn900c7fl, vn900d7f, vn900d7fl, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900b8fl, vn900c8f, vn900d8f and vn900d8fl motorcycles. The fuel hose may not be properly connected to the fuel injector delivery pipe.

The risk

Continued use of the motorcycle can result in the fuel hose coming off, creasing the possibility of a fuel leak which could result in a fire or explosion.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the fuel hose connection at the fuel injector and fuel pump and will replace the fuel hose if the joint lock is found to be damaged. The recall began on march 17, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Notes

Kawasaki recall no. Mc 08-05.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.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V114000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kawasaki VN900B6F2006All years
Kawasaki VN900B6FL2006All years
Kawasaki VN900B7F2007All years
Kawasaki VN900B7FL2007All years
Kawasaki VN900B8F2008All years
Kawasaki VN900B8FL2008All years
Kawasaki VN900C7F2007All years
Kawasaki VN900C7FL2007All years
Kawasaki VN900C8F2008All years
Kawasaki VN900D6F2006All years
Kawasaki VN900D6FL2006All years
Kawasaki VN900D7F2007All years
Kawasaki VN900D7FL2007All years
Kawasaki VN900D8F2008All years
Kawasaki VN900D8FL2008All 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 08V-114?

Kawasaki is recalling 31,789 vulcan 900 classic, custom and classic lt models, my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900b6fl, vn900d6f, vn900d6fl, my 2007 vn900b7f, vn900b7fl, vn900c7f, vn900c7fl, vn900d7f, vn900d7fl, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900b8fl, vn900c8f, vn900d8f and vn900d8fl motorcycles. The fuel hose may not be properly connected to the fuel injector delivery pipe.

How is recall 08V-114 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the fuel hose connection at the fuel injector and fuel pump and will replace the fuel hose if the joint lock is found to be damaged. The recall began on march 17, 2008. 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.