NHTSA Recall 97V007000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V007000; Date: Jan. 15, 1997
This condition could disable the battery and the motorcycle's electrical system increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Kawasaki VN1500; 1997 Kawasaki VN1500; 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic; 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 5,208
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the existing battery cables with a newly designed cable and inspect the battery to verify that no damage has occurred.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 1, 1997
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