NHTSA Complaint #11400322 — 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11400322 |
| Vehicle | 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 24,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | KY |
Consumer Description
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM A WELD ON THE GAS TANK. IT DRIPS ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AND THE WIRING HARNESS OVER THE 12V BATTERY. KAWASAKI HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE 2003 AND IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON INTERNET FORUMS. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY FATAL DESIGN FLAW AND COULD LEAD TO FIRE AND OR EXPLOSIONS.
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