Recall 99V338000: 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500

Report received

Dec 7, 1999

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp.

Potentially affected

2,800vehicles

Model years

1999

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

Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel hose from the fuel filter to the throttle assembly can rub against the bottom of the fuel pump plate and develop a leak.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel hose with a molded hose that curves away from the fuel pump plate. Also, a new bracket and grommet will be added to hold the new hose in position. The fuel return hose will also be replaced.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 15003 complaints