NHTSA Recall 08V114000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31,789 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the Kawasaki VN900B6F.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V114000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MC 08-05 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | March 11, 2008 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V114000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki VN900B6F | 2006 |
| Kawasaki VN900B6FL | 2006 |
| Kawasaki VN900B7F | 2007 |
| Kawasaki VN900B7FL | 2007 |
| Kawasaki VN900B8F | 2008 |
| Kawasaki VN900B8FL | 2008 |
| Kawasaki VN900C7F | 2007 |
| Kawasaki VN900C7FL | 2007 |
| Kawasaki VN900C8F | 2008 |
| Kawasaki VN900D6F | 2006 |
| Kawasaki VN900D6FL | 2006 |
| Kawasaki VN900D7F | 2007 |
| Kawasaki VN900D7FL | 2007 |
| Kawasaki VN900D8F | 2008 |
| Kawasaki VN900D8FL | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.