Vehicle recall 11V313000 · June 8, 2011
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900
The tire inner tubes might have been pinched during the mounting of the tires.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011 VN900D, vulcan classic lt, motorcycles. The tire inner tubes might have been pinched during the mounting of the tires. Damage to the inner tubes could result in loss of air pressure.
- Consequence
- Loss of tire air pressure could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace any damaged tubes free of charge. The safety recall began on June 13, 2011. 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
- 11V313000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 8, 2011
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Owner notification
- June 13, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 436
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires › Tube
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 900 (2011): 2011
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