Kawasaki Vn1500 1999
Model Vn1500 made in 1999 by Kawasaki got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to other. . There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1999
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V067000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 2779 | 04/09/1999 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 04/06/1999 | 04/15/1999 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles (vn1500-j1/l) equipped with a digital fuel injection system and a vehicle-down sensor. this feature is designed to prevent the fuel injection system from continuing to pump fuel if the motorcycle falls down, by shutting off the ignition and fuel injection pump. during battery maintenance, the vehicle-down sensor can be dislodged from its normal mounted position. if the sensor is out of position, the motorcycle may not start or may stall during certain driving maneuvers. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the sensor is not correctly installed, the engine can crank but not start or the engine could stop during certain riding situations, like leaning over in a turn. sudden loss of engine power could cause the operator to lose their balance resulting in injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for proper mounting of the sensor and re-install if it is not in the correct position. dealers will also affix to the motorcycle frame, a warning label that provides instructions on repositioning the vehicle-down sensor after servicing the battery. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 9, 1999. owners who take their vehicles 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 1-949-770-0400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | |||
| 03/30/1999 | |||
| Consume ris unable to see oil pump gear light during daylight hous., sun provides poor visibility while driving. asking nhtsa to look into this matter. *ak | |||