2012 KAWASAKI VN1700 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 KAWASAKI VN1700
The 2012 KAWASAKI VN1700 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 KAWASAKI VN1700
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 KAWASAKI VN1700. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2012 KAWASAKI VN1700
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 KAWASAKI VN1700. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT ABOUT 80MPH IN 6TH GEAR, THERE WAS A TREMENDOUS GRINDING NOISE AND THE BIKE DROPPED OUT OF GEAR. WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO GEAR. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPLETE TEAR DOWN AT DEALERSHIP, THE FINAL DRIVE PULLEY INNER TEETH AND THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT SPLINE TEETH WERE BOTH STRIPPED OFF. SUSPECT EITHER WRONG GREASE USED OR THE BELT WAS TOO TIGHT ACCORDING TO KAWASAKI SPECIFICATIONS. VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY AS I'D ONLY OWNED IT FOR 19 MONTHS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2012 KAWASAKI VN1700
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 KAWASAKI VN1700 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 KAWASAKI VN1700
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 KAWASAKI VN1700
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI VN1700
- 2010 KAWASAKI VN1700 — 4 complaints
- 2012 KAWASAKI VN1700 (current)
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