1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 Recall

Campaign:: 99V338000 on 12/06/1999
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 12/17/1998 - 03/31/1999
Affected:: 2,800
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owner notification began december 2, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 TSB