Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 2002
Model Vulcan 1500 made in 2002 by Kawasaki got 7 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling.
Model 2002
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 180701 | 07/18/2001 | 623150 | On eligible units coolant can seep out of the coolant reserve tank because the rubber cap does not seal properly against the filler neck. nlm | 10/26/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 55 mph on the highway motorcycle stalled. driver tried to restart the motorcycle, but it wouldn't turn over he walked the motorcycle over to the shoulder. then it was towed to the dealership. but the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 08/31/2002 | 1 | 08/14/2002 | |
| Welding to drive shaft was improperly done resulting in a rear end click noise. *tt | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/17/2002 | |||
| While driving 30mph heard clunking noise. when hitting pothole noise stopped. .dealer notified, and said nothing was wrong. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 08/07/2002 | 3 | 07/26/2002 | |
| The front end of the motorcycle made a loud noise. upon inspection of the motorcycle by the dealership, they indicated the front wheel was wobbling and the spacer bar was mobile also. the spacer bar was tightened, however 2 weeks later, the front end seized up and the bike flipped over. *jb the front tire failed and caused the bike to fall. the consumer has made repeated complaints about the font tire since purchase. scc | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 10/07/2002 | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problem with the drive shaft. please provide further information. ts | |||
| 08/14/2002 | |||
| Rear end is making a popping and clicking noises while driving. vehicle been to dealer, and problem is still occurring. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/07/2002 | 3 | 07/26/2002 | |
| The front end of the motorcycle made a loud noise. upon inspection of the motorcycle by the dealership, they indicated the front wheel was wobbling and the spacer bar was mobile also. the spacer bar was tightened, however 2 weeks later, the front end seized up and the bike flipped over. *jb the front tire failed and caused the bike to fall. the consumer has made repeated complaints about the font tire since purchase. scc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | EL PASO | RICK GRAND PRIX KAWASA | ||
| TX | TOMBALL | EXTREME MOTORSPORTS |