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2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Driveshaft (power train)

    NHTSA 02V261000 Reported 698 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.

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

    Remedy: 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…

  2. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 02V123000 Reported 4,450 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.

    On certain motorcycles, the main electrical wiring harness can rub against a tab on the underside of the fuel tank, resulting in the failure of electrical functions.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and reposition the tab on the fuel tank. Any damage that may have occurred to the harness will be corrected. Owner notification began may 13, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Checking a specific 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1

How do I know if my 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kawasaki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V123000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Kawasaki models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.