2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).

2Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your VN1500-E7?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 04V008Jan 6, 20042,082 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Recall 03V255Jul 24, 2003405 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Unknown Or Other1
Tires1

What owners report

2004-10-09, Tires
(1) FRONT TIRE RAPIDLY LOST AIR CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. (2) I DISLOCATED MY LEFT KNEE AND LEFT HIP. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE METAL INNER TUBE VALVE HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE RUBBER TUBE. (3) I REPLACED THE TUBE AND TIRE AND GOING TO SELL THE MOTORCYCLE. *NM
2003-09-20, Unknown Or Other
PARKED MY 2004 KAWASAKI VULCAN 750 ON A FLAT CONCRETE SURFACE. GOT OFF AND WAS ABOUT TWO STEPS AWAY WHEN IT ROLLED FORWARD AND FELL OFF OF THE KICKSTAND, CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. DID SOME TESTING AND IT TAKES ABOUT 20LBS OF FORWARD PRESSURE TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD AND OFF THE KICKSTAND. ALSO TESTED MY OLDER MC, AN 81 YAMAHA 650, AND IT TAKES ABOUT 60LBS OF FORWARD FORCE BEFORE IT ROLLS OFF THE KICKSTAND. A SMALL CHILD COULD EASILY PUSH THIS KAWASAKI ENOUGH TO CAUSE IT TO FALL. I THINK THE KICKSTAND NEEDS SOME MODIFICATION TO INCREASE THE FORCE NEEDED TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO FALL. THE MODEL IN THE VEHICLE SECTION IS INCORRECT. YOUR WEBSITE DID NOT HAVE AN O
2003-07-27, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 BMW MOTORCYCLE R1150GS INTEGRAL BRAKE FAILURE TWICE IN ONE MONTH/500 MILES NO REAR BRAKE UNSTABLE FRONT BRAKE. I DON'T KNOW WHO DESIGNED THIS FORM BUT UNDER VEHICLE INFORMATION BMW OR MOST OTHER MAKES ARE NOT LISTED SO I JUST PICKED, COULD NOT ENTER ONE OR SKIP IT, AT RANDOM KINDA STUPID .*AK

2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 questions

Does the 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7: Vehicle Speed Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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