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1996 KAWASAKI VN1500 Recall - Campaign #97V007000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 KAWASAKI VN1500 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #97V007000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES

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.

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Motorcycle 1996 KAWASAKI VN1500
Manufacturer KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 11/14/1995 - 1/9/1997
Recalled on 1/21/1997
Influenced by KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 2/1/1997
# Affected 5,208
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Description 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.
Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD DISABLE THE BATTERY AND THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BATTERY CABLES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED CABLE AND INSPECT THE BATTERY TO VERIFY THAT NO DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED.
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.
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