Kawasaki Vn1600-a1
Model Vn1600-a1 made by Kawasaki got 10 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2003
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V023000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 06/01/2002 to 02/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 6958 | 02/02/2004 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 01/12/2004 | 01/15/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain 2003 vulcan 1500 classic, 1500 drifter, 2003-2004 1500 mean streak, 2003 1600 classic, and 2003-2004 nomad fl model motorcycles, high oil pressure upon a cold start-up can deform the oil filter cartridge. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause oil to leak from the oil filter, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the oil filter. owner notification began on february 2, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kawasaki recall no. mc04-04.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V063000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 10/01/2002 to 11/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5850 | 02/17/2004 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 02/18/2004 | 02/20/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the muffler brackets could crack allowing the muffler to become loose and potentially separate from the main exhaust pipes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reinforce the muffler brackets. owner notification began on february 17, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V216000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 12/13/2002 to 04/07/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 4352 | 06/25/2007 | ODI | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 05/17/2007 | 05/21/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank is mounted to the chassis by means of tabs that are spot welded to the tank, then braised/welded around a portion of their circumference. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under certain conditions, repeated stress can crack the tank at the location of the tabs, and allow fuel to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall began on june 25, 2007. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationcustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE07005 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 01/26/2007 | 05/23/2007 | FUEL TANK LEAKS | 07V216000 | |
| This pe was opened on the basis of ewr dealer field reports submitted by kawasaki.subsequently, kawasaki notified nhtsa that it is recalling the subject motorcycles (nhtsa no. 07v-216) to address the fuel tank leaks. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 16000 | 2 | 05/21/2003 |
| Dt: the contact stated that there was a hairline crack in the fuel tank. he first noticed the problem because of the smell of leaking fuel. also, where the exhaust pipe bracket connects to the muffler was weak from stress crack failures. there was a recall for the exhaust pipe issue, which was repaired under the recall. now, the exhaust pipe has a welding problem. *ak | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 68000 | ||
| Fuel tank started to leak while sitting in garage, fuel was puddling on the floor. further investigation revealed that the tank was leaking where the mounting plate is attached to the fuel tank. corresponds with recall #07v216000 issued in june 2007. a vin search on kawasaki's website resulted in a notice that this vehicle was not affected by the recall, however the tanks is leaking as described by the mentioned recall. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 16000 | 2 | 05/21/2003 |
| Dt: the contact stated that there was a hairline crack in the fuel tank. he first noticed the problem because of the smell of leaking fuel. also, where the exhaust pipe bracket connects to the muffler was weak from stress crack failures. there was a recall for the exhaust pipe issue, which was repaired under the recall. now, the exhaust pipe has a welding problem. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 19700 | 1 | 03/23/2003 |
| Unexpected gas sleakage from gas tank. no accident or any other incident to justify the leak. tank will have to be removed and rewelded. leakage amounts to 1/2 teaspoon a day. concerend about housing vehice in garage | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 03/12/2006 | 35000 | 1 | |
| I was traveling north on state road 17 from dayton bike week when my kawasaki vulcan 1600 started to make a high pitched winding noise then the cover just before the dive shaft shoot off in to the traffic behind me, then the motor cycle caught fire. i pulled of the road and a bystander had some water in a cooler we extinguished the fire, i put my bike in the shop at jacksonville power sport it was there for about a month they said all they could do was replace the wiring harness which came out to over $900.00 now its at another kawasaki shop in jacksonville and they are having problems fixing it to. so far they have changed the final gear drive and now they say it might be a bevel gear that is not lined up right. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/12/2006 | 35000 | 1 | |
| I was traveling north on state road 17 from dayton bike week when my kawasaki vulcan 1600 started to make a high pitched winding noise then the cover just before the dive shaft shoot off in to the traffic behind me, then the motor cycle caught fire. i pulled of the road and a bystander had some water in a cooler we extinguished the fire, i put my bike in the shop at jacksonville power sport it was there for about a month they said all they could do was replace the wiring harness which came out to over $900.00 now its at another kawasaki shop in jacksonville and they are having problems fixing it to. so far they have changed the final gear drive and now they say it might be a bevel gear that is not lined up right. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | EL CAJON | 92020 | QUINSEY KAWASAKI | 619-4420678 |
| TX | GARLAND | 75041 | AMERICAN KWASAKI | 972-840-8440 |