Recall
Kawasaki Vulcan Classic — 97V007000
NHTSA ID
97V007000
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Vulcan Classic
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1997-01-15
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
5,208
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
PRESSURE ON THE BATTERY GROUND LEAD (THE CRIMPED AND SOLDERED TERMINATION OF THE BATTERY CABLE) FROM THE BASE OF THE OPERATOR'S SEAT CAN CAUSE THE BATTERY TERMINAL TO SHORT OUT INSIDE THE BATTERY.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD DISABLE THE BATTERY AND THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BATTERY CABLES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED CABLE AND INSPECT THE BATTERY TO VERIFY THAT NO DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED.