KAWASAKI VN1500 1997: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V007000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | VN1500 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-02-01 | 1997-01-15 | 1997-01-21 |
Production Dates: 1995-11-14 - 1997-01-09
Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5208
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION COULD DISABLE THE BATTERY AND THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BATTERY CABLES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED CABLE AND INSPECT THE BATTERY TO VERIFY THAT NO DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED.
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.
