NHTSA recall 08V114000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Kawasaki VN900B6F and 14 more
The defect
Kawasaki IS recalling 31,789 vulcan 900 classic, custom and classic LT models, my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900b6fl, vn900d6f, vn900d6fl, my 2007 vn900b7f, vn900b7fl, vn900c7f, vn900c7fl, vn900d7f, vn900d7fl, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900b8fl, vn900c8f, vn900d8f and vn900d8fl motorcycles. the fuel hose may not be properly connected to the fuel injector delivery pipe.
The risk
Continued use of the motorcycle can result in the fuel hose coming off, creasing the possibility of a fuel leak which could result in a fire or explosion.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel hose connection at the fuel injector and fuel pump and will replace the fuel hose if the joint lock IS found to be damaged. the recall began on march 17, 2008. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.