2001 KAWASAKI VN1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500
The 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Power Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
OIL LEAK LEFT FRONT CORNER OF FRONT CYLINDER. *BF ENGINE HAD TO BE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE CAM. RESEALED REAR CYLINDER HEAD COVER. *TT
PRESTIGE MOTOR SPORT, 4011 FOREST PARK, ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 314-531-4010. VULCAN, 1500, 2001 OR KAWASAKI, 1500, 2001. CHARGES FOR RECALL REPAIRS BY MANUFACTURER THROUGH THE DEALER. REALL # MC 0203 051502.*AK
WHILE DRIVING IN 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH GEARS HEAR A LOUD NOISE.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0307 — WHEELS
CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL. ALSO INCLUDES THE 2003 KAWASAKI VIN1500 SERIES. *MR
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI VN1500
- 1996 KAWASAKI VN1500 — 1 complaint
- 1997 KAWASAKI VN1500 — 2 complaints
- 1998 KAWASAKI VN1500 — 1 complaint
- 1999 KAWASAKI VN1500 — 2 complaints
- 2000 KAWASAKI VN1500 — 2 complaints
- 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500 (current)
- 2002 KAWASAKI VN1500 — 1 complaint
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- KAWASAKI NINJA 300 — 77 total complaints
- KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R — 77 total complaints
- KAWASAKI VULCAN — 70 total complaints
- KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — 64 total complaints
- KAWASAKI NINJA — 53 total complaints
- KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 — 31 total complaints