Electrical system: wiringRecall 02V-123 · 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. recall 02V-123 covers 4,450 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MAIN ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS CAN RUB AGAINST A TAB ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN THE FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE FAILURE OF THE TURN SIGNALS, LIGHTS, OR OTHERS ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPOSITION THE TAB ON THE FUEL TANK. ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED TO THE HARNESS WILL BE CORRECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 10, 2001 to January 31, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.