1997 Kawasaki VN1500 and Kawasaki Vulcan recall: manual transmission
Kawasaki Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 16, 1997. It covers about 544 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 544
- reported
- Dec 16, 1997
- owners notified
- Dec 29, 1997
- related complaints
- 2
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
Affected vehicles
- Kawasaki VN1500 1997 1997
- Kawasaki Vulcan 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 97V233000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 and Kawasaki Vulcan manual transmission?
Yes. Recall 97V233000, reported on December 16, 1997, covers about 544 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V233000?
Dealers will inspect these motorcycles and repair affected units.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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