Vehicle recall 08V473000 · September 18, 2008
Kawasaki VN900B9F, VN900B9FL and 2 more models
Fuel can leak from between the tank filler neck and the fuel cap gasket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V473000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 18, 2008
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Owner notification
- September 26, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 604
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki VN900B9F (2009): 2009
- Kawasaki VN900B9FL (2009): 2009
- Kawasaki VN900C8F (2008): 2008
- Kawasaki VN900D8F (2008): 2008
Has your Kawasaki been repaired?
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