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NHTSA Recall 02V123000: Electrical system: wiring

KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,450 vehicles. It affects 2002 Kawasaki VN1500-P1.

4,450
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2002
owners notified (May 13)
NHTSA campaign02V123000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedMay 2, 2002
Owner notificationMay 13, 2002
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

This condition could cause the failure of the turn signals, lights, or others 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 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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 02V123000

Make and modelModel years
Kawasaki VN1500-P12002

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.