Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V072000 Reported March 6, 2009

Headlight inspection/fmvss 108

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · Exterior Lighting · 18 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V072000
Manufacturer Campaign
MC 09-05
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
18
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 6, 2009

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 09V072000 or campaign MC 09-05.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V072000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V072000?

NHTSA recall 09V072000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on March 6, 2009. It addresses: Headlight inspection/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 18 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number MC 09-05. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.