2004 KAWASAKI VN1600-A2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 KAWASAKI VN1600-A2
The 2004 KAWASAKI VN1600-A2 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 KAWASAKI VN1600-A2
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 KAWASAKI VN1600-A2, potentially affecting up to 5,850 vehicles.
Recall 04V063000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 5,850 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MUFFLER BRACKETS COULD CRACK ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO BECOME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN EXHAUST PIPES.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE MUFFLER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 KAWASAKI VN1600-A2
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 KAWASAKI VN1600-A2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE REAR SEALS ON THE WHEEL LEAKED. IT WAS DISCOVERED WHEN OIL WAS SEEN ON THE GROUND. THE VIBRATION INCREASED AND A PASSENGER COULD NOT RIDE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TORN DOWN, AND THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR IT. THE DEALER INSISTED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER. *AK *SC *JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 KAWASAKI VN1600-A2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 KAWASAKI VN1600-A2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 KAWASAKI VN1600-A2
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 KAWASAKI VN1600-A2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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