NHTSA recall 02V261000
Power Train · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Details
What's wrong: On certain motorcycles, a flange on the transmission output shaft can fracture, resulting in engine damage with possible engine lock-up.
Why it matters: Flange failure could cause the outer gear on the shaft to contact the transmission housing, pieces of the flange could interfere with transmission operation, or operation in first gear could allow two sets of transmission gears to mesh simultaneously. These failures could cause sudden transmission…
The fix: Dealers will disassemble the engine and replace the transmission output shaft. Owner notification began October 11, 2002.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-E5
- 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-N3
- 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1
- Kawasaki VN1500-E5
- Kawasaki VN1500-N3
- Kawasaki VN1500-P1
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Kawasaki Vn1500-E5, 2002 Kawasaki Vn1500-N3, 2002 Kawasaki Vn1500-P1.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V261000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.