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2008-2009 Kawasaki VN900B9F, Kawasaki Vn900b9fl and others recall: filler pipe and cap

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. reported this safety recall on September 18, 2008. It covers about 604 vehicles.

vehicles affected
604
reported
Sep 18, 2008
owners notified
Sep 26, 2008
related complaints
1

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 08V473000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about fuel system problems.

2009 Kawasaki VN900B9F2009 Kawasaki Vn900b9fl2008 Kawasaki VN900C8F2008 Kawasaki VN900D8F

Questions about recall 08V473000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Kawasaki VN900B9F, Kawasaki Vn900b9fl and others filler pipe and cap?

Yes. Recall 08V473000, reported on September 18, 2008, covers about 604 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V473000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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