Kawasaki recalls 31,000 motorcycles because of fire, explosion risk

Fuel hose on recalled motorcycles may come off

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On March 17, 2008, Kawasaki Motors Corp. recalled 31,789 of its motorcycles because the fuel hose may not be properly connected to the fuel injector delivery pipe. If the fuel hose comes off, the risk of a fuel leak is increased, which could result in a fire or explosion.

The following are the years and models involved in the recall:

  • 2006 KAWASAKI / VN900B6F
  • 2006 KAWASAKI / VN900B6FL
  • 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900B7F
  • 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900B7FL
  • 2008 KAWASAKI / VN900B8F
  • 2008 KAWASAKI / VN900B8FL
  • 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900C7F
  • 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900C7FL
  • 2008 KAWASAKI / VN900C8F
  • 2006 KAWASAKI / VN900D6F
  • 2006 KAWASAKI / VN900D6FL
  • 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900D7F
  • 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900D7FL
  • 2008 KAWASAKI / VN900D8F
  • 2008 KAWASAKI / VN900D8FL

Kawasaki dealers will inspect motorcycles? fuel hose connection and will replace the fuel hose if needed.

Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or visit safercar.gov.

Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Campaign ID number 08V114000, March 17, 2008.

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