Kawasaki VN1500 recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Kawasaki VN1500, covering 8,531 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles (vn1500-j1/l) equipped with a digital fuel injection system and a vehicle-down sensor. This feature is designed to prevent the fuel injection system from continuing to pump fuel if the motorcycle falls down, by shutting off the ignition and fuel injection pump. During battery maintenance, the vehicle-down sensor can be dislodged from its normal mounted position. If the sensor is out of position, the motorcycle may not start or may stall during certain driving maneuvers.
- Risk
- If the sensor is not correctly installed, the engine can crank but not start or the engine could stop during certain riding situations, like leaning over in a turn. Sudden loss of engine power could cause the operator to lose their balance resulting in injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper mounting of the sensor and re-install if it is not in the correct position. Dealers will also affix to the motorcycle frame, a warning label that provides instructions on repositioning the vehicle-down sensor after servicing the battery.
Recall number 99V067000 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. An improperly manufactured transmission gear can cause weakening and eventual breakage of an adjacent gear.
- Risk
- Gear breakage can result in transmission lockup, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these motorcycles and repair affected units.
Recall number 97V233000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition could disable the battery and the motorcycle's electrical system increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing battery cables with a newly designed cable and inspect the battery to verify that no damage has occurred.
Recall number 97V007000 · Recall details
Questions about the Kawasaki VN1500 recalls
How do I check if my Kawasaki VN1500 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki VN1500 have?
3, covering fuel system, gasoline, power train and electrical system.
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