NHTSA Recall 15V550000: Switch (electrical system)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,836 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V550000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MC15-10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH |
| Report received | September 1, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 15, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager and 2011-2015 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero motorcycles manufactured February 2, 2009, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, an ignition wire may chafe due to contact with the fuel tank, resulting in a short circuit and possible engine stall.
Safety risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will install additional shielding and padding to prevent the ignition wire from shorting. Any igniton switch that has damaged wires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC15-10.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V550000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.