Recall 10V507000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Report Date
20101019
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 VULCAN MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE MAY STALL IF THE RIDER IS COASTING WITH THE CLUTCH PULLED IN DUE TO AN IMPROPER SETTING OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU).
Safety Consequence
ENGINE STALLING COULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU WITH ONE CONTAINING REVISED SETTINGS TO ADDRESS THE ENGINE STALLING. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.