CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Kawasaki VN1700 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (1 report).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2010 Kawasaki VN1700 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700.
Most common 2010 Kawasaki VN1700 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KAWASAKI VN1700. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V550000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 04/08/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE NOISE COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED BY COMPONENT FAILURE. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. ALL ASSOCIATED FUSES WERE TESTED. UPDATED 04/19/16.*JB
NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION: VERY LOAD CLUNK WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH LEVER IN GEAR, ALSO CLUNK AT ANY SPEED WHEN LETTING OFF THE THROTTLE AND CLUNKS AGAIN WHEN YOU ACCELERATE. ALSO GREAT DEAL OF BACKLASH IN ANY GEAR AND GETTING WORST. INDICATING POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KAWASAKI VN1700-C. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AT NIGHT THE CONTACT NOTICED THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL REFLECTED A GLARE ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AND OBSTRUCTED HIS VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED ADDING A CHROME VISOR TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE VISOR WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.
2010 Kawasaki VN1700 questions
Does the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kawasaki VN1700?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (1), Power Train (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Kawasaki VN1700 has been fixed?
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