2004 VENTO VTHUNDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 VENTO VTHUNDER
The 2004 VENTO VTHUNDER has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint), and Exterior Lightingheadlights (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 VENTO VTHUNDER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 VENTO VTHUNDER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 VENTO VTHUNDER
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VENTO VTHUNDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE BATTERY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, THE BATTERY WAS OBSERVED TO BE EXPANDED AND EMITTED A BURNING SMELL. THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE QUAD WAS LOADED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE RADIATOR. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED MOVING THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR TO THE REAR OF THE QUAD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED AND PROVIDED A CASE# FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON DRY ROADS, THE TRANSMISSION ON THE VENTO V-THUNDER MOTORCYCLE LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING, AND THE REAR TIRE STOPPED MOVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE BOLTS ON THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT REMAIN TIGHT. *TS THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOPERATIVE, THE BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD, THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, "THE FADING WOULDN'T HOLD," AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD BLOW. VENTO MOTORCYCLES, USA *SC *AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE BOLTS ON THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT REMAIN TIGHT. *TS THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOPERATIVE, THE BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD, THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, "THE FADING WOULDN'T HOLD," AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD BLOW. VENTO MOTORCYCLES, USA *SC *AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE BOLTS ON THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT REMAIN TIGHT. *TS THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOPERATIVE, THE BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD, THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, "THE FADING WOULDN'T HOLD," AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD BLOW. VENTO MOTORCYCLES, USA *SC *AK
Safety Rating for the 2004 VENTO VTHUNDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 VENTO VTHUNDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 VENTO VTHUNDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 VENTO VTHUNDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VENTO VTHUNDER
- 2004 VENTO VTHUNDER (current)
- 2006 VENTO VTHUNDER — 1 complaint
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