2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, the muffler brackets could crack allowing the muffler to become loose and potentially separate from the main exhaust pipes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reinforce the muffler brackets. owner notification began on february 17, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel tank welds are bad, causing fuel to leak out of the tank onto electrical components, seat and engine. Gas leaks onto clothing causing a safety concern due to possible explosion. This IS my second tank, and it leaks out of the same area as the original. Factory refuses to address this. The…
Fuel tank welds are bad, causing fuel to leak out of the tank onto electrical components, seat and engine. Gas leaks onto clothing causing a safety concern due to possible explosion. This IS my second tank, and it leaks out of the same area as the original. Factory refuses to address this. The nature of these leaks can cause bodily harm to both the driver an passenger. This model bike somehow slipped though the cracks on the recall. The leak happens both in use or parked. Gas also leaks on the ground.
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
The rear seals on the wheel leaked. it was discovered when oil was seen on the ground. the vibration increased and a passenger could not ride. the motorcycle was torn down, and the dealer would not repair it. the dealer insisted that the motorcycle was not repairable. the manufacturer refused to reimburse the consumer. *ak *sc *jb