Recall 08V473000: 2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 18, 2008

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

604vehicles

Model years

2008

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

Kawasaki is recalling 604 my 2008 vulcan vn900c8f, vn900d8f, and my 2009 vn900b9f, and vn900b9fl motorcycles. Fuel can leak from between the tank filler neck and the fuel cap gasket.

Possible consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on september 26, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400. Note: some spare part replacement fuel tanks are involved in this campaign. The following motorcycle models may have had one of these replacement fuel tanks installed: my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900d6f, my 2007 vn900c7f, vn900d7f, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900c8f, vn900d8f, and my 2009 vn900b9f motorcycles. Please contact your dealer if you have any questions or concerns about these replacement fuel tanks.

Affected model years

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

• 2008 Kawasaki VN900C2 complaints
• 2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F1 complaints