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.
The worst 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500-E7l problems
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Recalls 2
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. Owner notification began on january 20, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1‑949‑770‑0400.
Recall number 04V008000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. Owner notification began on july 29, 2003. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1‑866‑802‑9381.
Recall number 03V255000 · Recall details
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Is the 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500-E7l reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500-E7l, close to a typical Vn1500-E7l model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500-E7l?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500-E7l have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and fuel system, gasoline.
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