Recalls for 2006 Kawasaki Vn900b6fl

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2008-03-12
Description
Kawasaki is recalling 31,789 vulcan 900 classic, custom and classic lt models, my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900b6fl, vn900d6f, vn900d6fl, my 2007 vn900b7f, vn900b7fl, vn900c7f, vn900c7fl, vn900d7f, vn900d7fl, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900b8fl, vn900c8f, vn900d8f and vn900d8fl motorcycles.  The fuel hose may not be properly connected to the fuel injector delivery pipe.

Consequence
Continued use of the motorcycle can result in the fuel hose coming off, creasing the possibility of a fuel leak which could result in a fire or explosion.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the fuel hose connection at the fuel injector and fuel pump and will replace the fuel hose if the joint lock is found to be damaged.  The recall began on march 17, 2008.  Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Notes
Kawasaki recall no.  Mc 08-05.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Posted on: 2007-05-21
Description
Certain motorcycles may stall under deceleration due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ecu).  

Consequence
This could create the potential for a crash, resulting in injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ecu with one that contains revised settings that will address the engine stalling.  The recall began on june 19, 2007.  Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.