Recall 07V216000: 2003 Kawasaki VN1600-A1

Report received

May 17, 2007

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

4,352vehicles

Model years

2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank is mounted to the chassis by means of tabs that are spot welded to the tank, then braised/welded around a portion of their circumference.

Possible consequence

Under certain conditions, repeated stress can crack the tank at the location of the tabs, and allow fuel to leak.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on june 25, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Kawasaki VN1600-A15 complaints