CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Kawasaki VN1700 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2012 Kawasaki VN1700 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Kawasaki VN1700.
Most common 2012 Kawasaki VN1700 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT ABOUT 80MPH IN 6TH GEAR, THERE WAS A TREMENDOUS GRINDING NOISE AND THE BIKE DROPPED OUT OF GEAR. WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO GEAR. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPLETE TEAR DOWN AT DEALERSHIP, THE FINAL DRIVE PULLEY INNER TEETH AND THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT SPLINE TEETH WERE BOTH STRIPPED OFF. SUSPECT EITHER WRONG GREASE USED OR THE BELT WAS TOO TIGHT ACCORDING TO KAWASAKI SPECIFICATIONS. VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY AS I'D ONLY OWNED IT FOR 19 MONTHS. *TR
2012 Kawasaki VN1700 questions
Does the 2012 Kawasaki VN1700 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Kawasaki VN1700 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Kawasaki VN1700?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Kawasaki VN1700 has been fixed?
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