Kawasaki Vn1500 1997
Model Vn1500 made in 1997 by Kawasaki got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and power train.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V007000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | from 11/14/1995 to 01/09/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 5208 | 02/01/1997 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 01/15/1997 | 01/21/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Pressure on the battery ground lead (the crimped and soldered termination of the battery cable) from the base of the operator's seat can cause the battery terminal to short out inside the battery. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could disable the battery and the motorcycle's electrical system increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing battery cables with a newly designed cable and inspect the battery to verify that no damage has occurred. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 1, 1997.owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy withina reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-714-770-0400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V233000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1997 to 02/28/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 544 | 12/29/1997 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 12/16/1997 | 12/19/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. an improperly manufactured transmission gear can cause weakening and eventual breakage of an adjacent gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Gear breakage can result in transmission lockup, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these motorcycles and repair affected units. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during late december 1997.owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-714-770-0400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 09/01/2001 | |||
| Tire should carry 28 psi. cccconsumer called dunlop manufacturer, and dunlop stated that tire should have 35 to 40 psi. tires make sidewall wear before center.*ak | |||