Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. | NHTSA Recall #97V007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V007000 by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.. Includes 5,208 affected units, KAWASAKI/BATTERY, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Pressure on the battery ground lead (the crimped and soldered termination of the battery cable) from the base of the operator's seat can cause the battery terminal to short out inside the battery.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the existing battery cables with a newly designed cable and inspect the battery to verify that no damage has occurred.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V007000

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.

Report Received Date: 1997-01-15T00:00:00

Subject: Kawasaki/battery

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 5,208

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Pressure on the battery ground lead (the crimped and soldered termination of the battery cable) from the base of the operator's seat can cause the battery terminal to short out inside the battery.

Consequence Summary: This condition could disable the battery and the motorcycle's electrical system increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the existing battery cables with a newly designed cable and inspect the battery to verify that no damage has occurred.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-faps-vswe-uacx

NHTSA ID: 97V007000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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