1996 Kawasaki Vn1500 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V007000
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Manufactured Begin Date: November 14th, 1995
Manufactured End Date: January 9th, 1997
Date of Owner Notification: February 1st, 1997

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD DISABLE THE BATTERY AND THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
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.