KAWASAKI VULCAN 2000 2009: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V072000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | VULCAN 2000 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-03-13 | 2009-03-06 | 2009-03-05 |
Production Dates: 2008-08-29 - 2008-12-02
Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC 09-05
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 18 MY 2009 VULCAN 2000 MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY INCLUDES MULTIPLE BULB AND LENS ELEMENTS. THE NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH LENSES INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, AFFECTING PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEADLIGHTS AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC 09-05.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
