NHTSA Recall 97V233000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V233000; Date: Dec. 16, 1997
Gear breakage can result in transmission lockup, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Kawasaki VN1500; 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 544
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. An improperly manufactured transmission gear can cause weakening and eventual breakage of an adjacent gear.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect these motorcycles and repair affected units.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during late December 1997. Owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a 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: Dec 29, 1997
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