NHTSA recall 10V507000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Kawasaki Vulcan
Reported Oct 19, 20106,187 vehicles affectedKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.Built Jan 9, 2009 – Feb 26, 2010
The defect
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).
The risk
Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
The 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.