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2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Mar 6, 2009
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

1 campaign cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

09V072000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Mar 6, 2009
18 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: 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 MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.Manufacturer number MC 09-05View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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