Recall 09V072000: 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000

Report received

Mar 6, 2009

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

18vehicles

Model years

2009

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 18 my 2009 vulcan 2000 motorcycles. These motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the headlamp assembly includes multiple bulb and lens elements. The noncompliant headlamps were assembled with lenses incorrectly positioned, affecting photometric performance.

Possible consequence

Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the headlights and replace it free of charge. The recall began on march 13, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 20000 complaints