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Safety Recalls of Kawasaki VN1500 Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Kawasaki VN1500. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kawasaki VN1500.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V067000; Apr. 6, 1999

If the sensor is not correctly installed, the engine can crank but not start or the engine could stop during certain riding situations, like leaning over in a turn. Sudden loss of engine power could cause the operator to lose their balance resulting in injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Kawasaki Drifter, 1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles (vn1500-j1/l) equipped with a digital fuel injection system and a vehicle-down sensor. This feature is designed to prevent the fuel injection system from continuing to pump fuel if the motorcycle falls down, by shutting off the ignition and fuel injection pump.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 97V233000; 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

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. An improperly manufactured transmission gear can cause weakening and eventual breakage of an adjacent gear. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 97V007000; 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

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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Kawasaki VN1500 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Apr. 6, 1999	Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System	2,779
Dec. 16, 1997	Power Train:manual Transmission	544
Jan. 15, 1997	Electrical System:battery:cables	5,208

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Kawasaki VN1500 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1999 Kawasaki VN1500	1
1997 Kawasaki VN1500	2
1996 Kawasaki VN1500	1