2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500
The 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 has received a total of 7 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 Suspensionrear (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionrear | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLE STALLED. DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE, BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER HE WALKED THE MOTORCYCLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THEN IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. BUT THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
THE FRONT END OF THE MOTORCYCLE MADE A LOUD NOISE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY INDICATED THE FRONT WHEEL WAS WOBBLING AND THE SPACER BAR WAS MOBILE ALSO. THE SPACER BAR WAS TIGHTENED, HOWEVER 2 WEEKS LATER, THE FRONT END SEIZED UP AND THE BIKE FLIPPED OVER. *JB THE FRONT TIRE FAILED AND CAUSED THE BIKE TO FALL. THE CONSUMER HAS MADE REPEATED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FONT TIRE SINCE PURCHASE. SCC
THE FRONT END OF THE MOTORCYCLE MADE A LOUD NOISE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY INDICATED THE FRONT WHEEL WAS WOBBLING AND THE SPACER BAR WAS MOBILE ALSO. THE SPACER BAR WAS TIGHTENED, HOWEVER 2 WEEKS LATER, THE FRONT END SEIZED UP AND THE BIKE FLIPPED OVER. *JB THE FRONT TIRE FAILED AND CAUSED THE BIKE TO FALL. THE CONSUMER HAS MADE REPEATED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FONT TIRE SINCE PURCHASE. SCC
WELDING TO DRIVE SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY DONE RESULTING IN A REAR END CLICK NOISE. *TT
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Safety Rating for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
180701 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ON ELIGIBLE UNITS COOLANT CAN SEEP OUT OF THE COOLANT RESERVE TANK BECAUSE THE RUBBER CAP DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AGAINST THE FILLER NECK. NLM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500
- 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 — 8 complaints
- 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 — 3 complaints
- 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 (current)
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