Vehicle recall 10V507000 · October 19, 2010

2009-2010 Kawasaki Vulcan

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).

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Notes: 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: 10V507000
Reported to NHTSA: October 19, 2010
Filed by: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Owner notification: November 1, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 6,187
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Recall 10V507000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2009-2010): 2010, 2009

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