Kawasaki Vn1500-e7l

Model Vn1500-e7l made by Kawasaki got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control.

Vn1500-e7l year 2004

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2004

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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
03V255000	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.	from 01/06/2003 to 05/18/2003	V (Vehicle)	405	07/29/2003	MFR	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.	07/24/2003	07/28/2003
Defect Summary	On certain motorcycles, contaminated fuel used during the final engine inspection process may have caused deterioration of the carburetor accelerator pump diaphragm, which could lead to fuel leakage from the accelerator pump chamber.
Consequence Summary	Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. owner notification began on july 29, 2003. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Notes	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
04V008000	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.		V (Vehicle)	2082	01/20/2004	MFR	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.	01/06/2004	01/14/2004
Defect Summary	On certain motorcycles, accelerator pump diaphragms may be damaged from excessive assembly clamping pressure, which can allow fuel to leak from the pump actuating rod area.
Consequence Summary	Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. owner notification began on january 20, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
Notes	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04/04/2006	400	5	03/11/2006
	Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle had several defects since the day it was purchased. the first incident occurred on a highway with heavy traffic when the gear would not become engaged, the vehicle had to be moved to the shoulder from the middle of traffic. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who repaired the defect after 26 days. the second major problem was a loud knocking noise observed in the engine. the dealership noticed the noise but has not succeeded in repairing the problem with four attempts. an appointment has been scheduled for september 6, 2006 for the same defect. the manufacturer was contacted who declared the repairs would continue as long as the vehicle was covered by the warranty but refused replace the engine or the motorcycle. the contact expressed concern about the noise because the noise meant the engine could stop running and could result in a fatal accident.

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
CA	ALPAUGH	93201	GROPETTI	553 734 3333