2005 KAWASAKI VN1600B2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600B2
The 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600B2 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600B2
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600B2. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600B2
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600B2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE IT HAS A LOT OF MARBLES RATTLING AROUND IN THE CYLINDERS WHEN I ROLL ON THE THROTTLE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I'M CLIMBING A HILL AND SOMETIMES WHEN I ACCELERATE GOING AROUND A CORNER" . AFTER TWO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE/TRANSMISSION REPAIRS, $4,500, AND $4,000, I DON'T FEEL AT ALL CONFIDENT IN THE SAFETY AND THE RELIABILITY OF THE VEHICLE . *AK
THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE IT HAS A LOT OF MARBLES RATTLING AROUND IN THE CYLINDERS WHEN I ROLL ON THE THROTTLE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I'M CLIMBING A HILL AND SOMETIMES WHEN I ACCELERATE GOING AROUND A CORNER" . AFTER TWO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE/TRANSMISSION REPAIRS, $4,500, AND $4,000, I DON'T FEEL AT ALL CONFIDENT IN THE SAFETY AND THE RELIABILITY OF THE VEHICLE . *AK
I BOUGHT A 2005 (NEW) KAWASAKI MEAN STREAK VN1600 MOTORCYCLE ON JUNE, OF 2005, AND HAVE HAD SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE ESPECIALLY AFTER THE SECOND MOST RECENT MECHANICAL FAILURE WHICH NEARLY COST ME MY LIFE WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE DIED ON ME DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. IVE DONE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO CONVINCE ALL PARTIES (DEALER, MANUFACTURE, AND BANK), THAT THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS HAD MAJOR DEFECTS FROM THE FACTORY FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE. IT HAS ALL FALLEN ON DEAF EARS AS FAR AS THEY ARE CONCERNED, AND I DESPERATELY NEED ASSISTANCE IN WHAT TO DO NEXT. THE LETTER BELOW (SENT 03/01/07), IS JUST ONE OF SEVERAL (20-30) TO THE BANK THAT HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY (LEGALLY), TO COMMENCE A CHARGE BACK FOR THE MULTIPLE FAILURES THE PRODUCT HAS HAD. I WILL NOT RIDE THIS BIKE AGAIN FOR I DONT DEEM IT TO BE SAFE. PLEASE ASSIST ME WITH WHAT I NEED TO DO? THANK YOU,
I WILL NOW PLEAD MY CASE TO THE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION, BECAUSE I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS MOTORCYCLE IS MECHANICALLY SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINTS WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND BBB OF MY STATE, (WILL FAX COPIES). PLEASE LET ME MAKE IT CLEAR TO YOU AS I STATED IN THE CERTIFIED LETTER, I HAD REQUESTED A CHARGE BACK, AND NOT A BILLING DISPUTE AS PREVIOUSLY STATED IN THE LETTER I RECEIVED FROM YOU. I HOPE YOU WILL USE THIS OVERWHELMING WEALTH OF EVIDENCE OF PROOF THAT THIS IS AND ALWAYS WAS A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND INITIATE A LONG OVER DUE CHARGE BACK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600B2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600B2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600B2
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 KAWASAKI VN1600B2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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