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NHTSA recall 97V007000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Kawasaki VN1500 and 1 more

Reported Jan 15, 19975,208 vehicles affectedKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.Built Nov 14, 1995 – Jan 9, 1997

The defect

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.

The risk

This condition could disable the battery and the motorcycle's electrical system increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the existing battery cables with a newly designed cable and inspect the battery to verify that no damage has occurred.

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Vehicles in this recall

Kawasaki VN1500
19961997
Kawasaki Vulcan Classic
19961997

Notes

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.