2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3
The 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
THE TRANSMISSION WILL KICK OUT OF 1ST GEAR AND INTO NEUTRAL. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600A3 (current)
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