Recall
Kawasaki Vulcan — 10V507000
NHTSA ID
10V507000
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Vulcan
Years Affected
2010
Recall Date
2010-10-19
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units Affected
6,187
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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).
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.