Tires: tubeRecall 11V-313 · 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. recall 11V-313 covers 436 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 for a tires: tube problem, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V313000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
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.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.