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1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 1 TSBs

99V338000 Dec 7, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY CAN RUB AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL PUMP PLATE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A MOLDED HOSE THAT CURVES AWAY FROM THE FUEL PUMP PLATE. ALSO, A NEW BRACKET AND GROMMET WILL BE ADDED TO HOLD THE NEW HOSE IN POSITION. THE FUEL RETURN HOSE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
2,800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEATS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Apr 18, 2008
Incident date: Apr 14, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 DRIFTER. WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT'S 2.5 YEAR OLD GRANDSON KNOCKED OVER THE VEHICLE. THE HANDLE BARS WERE TURNED TO THE RIGHT, WHICH WAS THE REASON WHY HIS GRANDSON WAS ABLE TO PUSH OVER THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED THAT THE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 12, 2006
Incident date: Jul 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED WITH SUBSTANTIAL PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE FUEL HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD SENT RECALL LETTERS ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM CAMPAIGN ID #99V67000. THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE ... Read more
Fire 1 injured
SEATS Apr 30, 2001
CONSUMER WAS PREPARING FOR A RIDE AND ONE OF THE BOLTS HAD BROKEN. SEAT WAS SUPPORTED BY 2 SMALL BOLT. ONE SHOWED MORE STRESS THAN THE OTHER . CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
MC9811 Dec 22, 1998
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT REGARDING STATOR WIRE DAMAGE. *TT

KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 across all model years (1999, 1999).

1 Total Recalls
31 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 7 View
1999 (current) 1 3
1997 0 8 View
1996 0 4 View
1995 0 6 View
1994 0 3 View

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