NHTSA recall 97V007000
Electrical System · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This condition could disable the battery and the motorcycle's electrical system increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the existing battery cables with a newly designed cable and inspect the battery to verify that no damage has occurred.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1996 Kawasaki VN1500
- 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic
- 1997 Kawasaki VN1500
- 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic
- Kawasaki VN1500
- Kawasaki Vulcan Classic
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Kawasaki Vn1500, 1997 Kawasaki Vn1500, 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic, 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V007000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.