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Recall campaign02V123000

Recall 02V123000: 2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Electrical system › Wiring
Report received
May 2, 2002
Manufacturer
Kawasaki motors corp.
Potentially affected
4,450vehicles
Model years
2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This condition could cause the failure of the turn signals, lights, or others electrical functions.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.