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NHTSA recall 10V507000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

October 19, 2010report date
6,187units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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).

Why it matters: Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

The fix: Dealers will replace the ECU with one containing revised settings to address the engine stalling. The safety recall began on November 1, 2010.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan, 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V507000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.