2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V550000
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC15-10
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 2010
Manufactured End Date: March 20th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: September 15th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager and 2011-2015 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero motorcycles manufactured February 2, 2009, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, an ignition wire may chafe due to contact with the fuel tank, resulting in a short circuit and possible engine stall.

Consequence Summary:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will install additional shielding and padding to prevent the ignition wire from shorting. Any igniton switch that has damaged wires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC15-10.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.