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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 02V261📅 Sep 26, 2002

2002 Kawasaki VN1500-E5 & 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-N3 + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain motorcycles, a flange on the transmission output shaft CAN fracture, resulting in engine damage with possible engine lock-up.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V261000
Manufacturer
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
698
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 7, 2002
Built
Dec 12, 2001 – Dec 28, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V261 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V261?

2002 Kawasaki VN1500-E5 & 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-N3 + 1 more. 698 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kawasaki dealer to book the free repair.