| Make : KAWASAKI | Model : VULCAN 1500 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19981218 - 19990401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V338000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991202 | Date Received by ODI: 19991207 | Date Added to Database: 19991207 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2800 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY CAN RUB AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL PUMP PLATE AND DEVELOP A LEAK. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A MOLDED HOSE THAT CURVES AWAY FROM THE FUEL PUMP PLATE. ALSO, A NEW BRACKET AND GROMMET WILL BE ADDED TO HOLD THE NEW HOSE IN POSITION. THE FUEL RETURN HOSE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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