NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Kawasaki VN1600A1 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2003 Kawasaki VN1600A1 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Kawasaki VN1600A1.

2003 Kawasaki VN1600A1 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Kawasaki VN1600A1, describing incidents dated May 25, 2006.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10158463 · Filed May 28, 2006
WHILE TRAVELING AT 65+ MPH ON I-64, A FRIEND RIDING BEHIND ME NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM MY MOTORCYCLE AND SIGNALED FOR ME TO PULL OVER. WHEN I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER I NOTICED THAT THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM BEHIND THE COVER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION JUST FWD OF THE DRIVE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2003 Kawasaki VN1600A1 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE07-005: FUEL TANK LEAKS
Closed May 23, 2007
- Recall 07V-216

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2003 Kawasaki VN1600A1 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Kawasaki VN1600A1. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Kawasaki VN1600A1.

Power Train; Electrical System

ODI #10158463

Fire

Incident: May 25, 2006 · Filed: May 28, 2006

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65+ MPH ON I-64, A FRIEND RIDING BEHIND ME NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM MY MOTORCYCLE AND SIGNALED FOR ME TO PULL OVER. WHEN I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER I NOTICED THAT THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM BEHIND THE COVER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION JUST FWD OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. I COULD SEE THE GLOW OF FLAMES STILL BURNING THROUGH THE HOLE WHERE THE WIRING HARNESS PASSES. THE FIRE KEPT BURNING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AS I TRIED TO PUT IT OUT BY SMOTHERING IT WITH A RAG. MY FRIEND CALLED THE STATE POLICE WHILE I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND THEY ARRIVED WITH AN AMBULANCE AND FIRE TRUCK, BUT JUST AFTER THE FIRE BURNED ITSELF OUT. AFTER REMOVING THE COVER, I FOUND THE HARNESS COMPLETELY FRIED AND MELTED INSULATOR ALL OVER EVERYTHING. TAKING THE BIKE INTO THE DEALER FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR TUESDAY. *JB

Check your 2003 Kawasaki VN1600A1 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Kawasaki VN1600A1 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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