KAWASAKI 2012 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER
Brand
KAWASAKI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2012 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1700 VOYAGER vehicles due to electrical system:ignition:switch issues. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026