Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1996
Model Vulcan Classic made in 1996 by Kawasaki got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 1996
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V007000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | from 11/14/1995 to 01/09/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 5208 | 02/01/1997 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 01/15/1997 | 01/21/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Pressure on the battery ground lead (the crimped and soldered termination of the battery cable) from the base of the operator's seat can cause the battery terminal to short out inside the battery. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could disable the battery and the motorcycle's electrical system increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing battery cables with a newly designed cable and inspect the battery to verify that no damage has occurred. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 1, 1997.owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy withina reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-714-770-0400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| Motorcycle grinds when shifted from 1st to 2nd gear and jumps back into neutral. a recall has been issued on the later models. dealer has been notified*ak. | |||
| 05/05/1998 | |||
| Intermittently when accelerating out of first gear, the motorcycle will jump out of first gear into nowhere. the dealer is not aware of the problem with the motorcycle. *ak | |||