2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6
The 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6, potentially affecting up to 9,445 vehicles.
Recall 04V023000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 6,958 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN 2003 VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC, 1500 DRIFTER, 2003-2004 1500 MEAN STREAK, 2003 1600 CLASSIC, AND 2003-2004 NOMAD FL MODEL MOTORCYCLES, HIGH OIL PRESSURE UPON A COLD START-UP CAN DEFORM THE OIL FILTER CARTRIDGE.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE OIL FILTER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
View full details →Recall 04V008000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 2,082 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGMS MAY BE DAMAGED FROM EXCESSIVE ASSEMBLY CLAMPING PRESSURE, WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE PUMP ACTUATING ROD AREA.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
View full details →Recall 03V255000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| 405 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, CONTAMINATED FUEL USED DURING THE FINAL ENGINE INSPECTION PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED DETERIORATION OF THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM, WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PUMP CHAMBER.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE THERE WAS SERIOUS VIBRATION RUNNING THROUGH THE HANDLE BAR AND FOOT REST. VIBRATION IN THE HANDLE BAR AFFECTED THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE RIDING. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI VN1500-E6
- 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6 (current)
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