CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (4 reports).
0Recalls
6Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500.
Most common 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLE STALLED. DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE, BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER HE WALKED THE MOTORCYCLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THEN IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. BUT THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
THE FRONT END OF THE MOTORCYCLE MADE A LOUD NOISE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY INDICATED THE FRONT WHEEL WAS WOBBLING AND THE SPACER BAR WAS MOBILE ALSO. THE SPACER BAR WAS TIGHTENED, HOWEVER 2 WEEKS LATER, THE FRONT END SEIZED UP AND THE BIKE FLIPPED OVER. *JB THE FRONT TIRE FAILED AND CAUSED THE BIKE TO FALL. THE CONSUMER HAS MADE REPEATED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FONT TIRE SINCE PURCHASE. SCC
WELDING TO DRIVE SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY DONE RESULTING IN A REAR END CLICK NOISE. *TT
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
REAR END IS MAKING A POPPING AND CLICKING NOISES WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER, AND PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 questions
Does the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (4), Power Train (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 has been fixed?
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