Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 1999

Model Vulcan 1500 made in 1999 by Kawasaki got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, seats and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Vulcan 1500 year 1999

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
99V338000	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.	from 12/18/1998 to 04/01/1999	V (Vehicle)	2800	12/02/1999	MFR	KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.	12/07/1999	12/07/1999
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel hose from the fuel filter to the throttle assembly can rub against the bottom of the fuel pump plate and develop a leak.
Consequence Summary	Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the fuel hose with a molded hose that curves away from the fuel pump plate. also, a new bracket and grommet will be added to hold the new hose in position. the fuel return hose will also be replaced.
Notes	Owner notification began december 2, 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).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
MC9811	12/22/1998		606317	Subject regarding stator wire damage. *tt	08/16/1999

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
07/16/2006	7800	1	03/29/2004
	Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle was purchased with substantial problems with the fuel system, and the fuel hose. the manufacturer had sent recall letters on two separate occasions concerning the fuel system campaign id #99v67000. the motorcycle's engine compartment caught on fire while the contact was traveling 50 mph. the motorcycle burned up due to the fuel system, and the contact suffered minor injuries. a police report was taken. the insurance company had the motorcycle towed to their facilities for further inspection. the manufacturer was notified and determined that the motorcycle fit the recall list and that they would send out an inspector for further examination. the inspector concluded that the motorcycle was out of warranty and that the manufacturer was not liable for the damages that had occurred.
SEATS

	Consumer was preparing for a ride and one of the bolts had broken. seat was supported by 2 small bolt. one showed more stress than the other . consumer has notified manufacturer. please provide further information.*ak
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
04/14/2008	19000	1	01/07/2008
	Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kawasaki vulcan 1500 drifter. while parked in the garage, the contact's 2.5 year old grandson knocked over the vehicle. the handle bars were turned to the right, which was the reason why his grandson was able to push over the vehicle. the owner's manual stated that the handle bars should be turned to the left so the center of gravity would not allow anyone to knock over the vehicle. the powertrain was unknown. the failure mileage was 19,000 and current mileage was 19,020.