Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KAWASAKI
Model Of Vehicle
VN1500
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V007000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Disable The Battery And The Motorcycle’S Electrical System Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Existing Battery Cables With A Newly Designed Cable And Inspect The Battery To Verify That No Damage Has Occurred.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19951114
End Of Manufacture
19970109
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5208
Date Owners Notified
19970201
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Date Report Received
19970115