Vehicle recall 09V072000 · March 6, 2009
2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
These motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the headlamp…
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- Summary
- Kawasaki is recalling 18 my 2009 vulcan 2000 motorcycles. These motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the headlamp assembly includes multiple bulb and lens elements. The noncompliant headlamps were assembled with lenses incorrectly positioned, affecting photometric performance.
- Consequence
- Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the headlights and replace it free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.
- Notes
- Kawasaki recall no. Mc 09-05.OWNERS 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
- 09V072000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 6, 2009
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC 09-05
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 (2009): 2009
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