Kawasaki Vn900b8f
Model Vn900b8f made by Kawasaki got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2008
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
08V114000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 02/07/2007 to 09/20/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 31789 | 03/17/2008 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 03/11/2008 | 03/12/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Kawasaki recall no. mc 08-05.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
06/27/2008 | 900 | 1 | |
Hot air from below seat area of engine or radiator burned and blistered my legs (above knee crease and below knee crease on back of legs, i have pictures of burns). *tr |