NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Kawasaki VN1500 Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Kawasaki VN1500. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Kawasaki VN1500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
KAWASAKI/BATTERY
NHTSA #97V007000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported January 15, 1997 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 5,208 vehicles
Owners notified February 1, 1997 · Vehicles built November 14, 1995 – January 9, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD DISABLE THE BATTERY AND THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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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