Ignition switch wires may chafe/possible stall
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V550000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V550000?
NHTSA recall 15V550000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on September 1, 2015. It addresses: Ignition switch wires may chafe/possible stall. The recall affects approximately 11,836 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V550000 or the manufacturer campaign number MC15-10. 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.