Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 1, 2015

(Campaign #: MC15-10)

Ignition Switch Wires may Chafe/Possible Stall

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.

NHTSA ID: 15V550000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 11,836

Consequence Summary:

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 57.87

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February 27, 2015

(Campaign #: MC15-02)

Police Use Modifications/Electrical System Issues

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 and 14ABS motorcycles manufactured May 8, 2008, to February 20, 2013, and modified for police authority use. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.

NHTSA ID: 15V117000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 194

Consequence Summary:

If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki 's number for this recall is MC15-02. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 12V-134, 13V-370 and 13V-387.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 89.41

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