2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7L Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7L has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your VN1500-E7L?

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

2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7L 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-E7L problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2006-08-31, Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOTORCYCLE HAD SEVERAL DEFECTS SINCE THE DAY IT WAS PURCHASED. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A HIGHWAY WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE GEAR WOULD NOT BECOME ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE MOVED TO THE SHOULDER FROM THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO REPAIRED THE DEFECT AFTER 26 DAYS. THE SECOND MAJOR PROBLEM WAS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE OBSERVED IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THE NOISE BUT HAS NOT SUCCEEDED IN REPAIRING THE PROBLEM WITH FOUR ATTEMPTS. AN APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 FOR THE SAME DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DECLARED THE REPAIRS WOULD CONTINUE AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE WAS COVE

2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7L questions

Does the 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7L have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7L: 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-E7L?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7L 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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