2002 Kawasaki VN1500-N3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1500-N3 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-N3 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2002 Kawasaki VN1500-N3 recalls (1)
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Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: On certain motorcycles, a flange on the transmission output shaft can fracture, resulting in engine damage with possible engine lock-up.
Risk: Flange failure could cause the outer gear on the shaft to contact the transmission housing, pieces of the flange could interfere with transmission operation, or operation in first gear could allow two sets of transmission gears to mesh simultaneously. These failures could cause sudden transmission lock-up which would cause both the engine and rear wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will disassemble the engine and replace the transmission output shaft. Owner notification began october 11, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Kawasaki VN1500-N3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-N3?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-N3?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-N3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1500-N3 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.