Transport CanadaCritical
1996 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500Transport Canada Recall #1998077
The official notice
Defect
THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT MAY CONTACT THE BATTERY CABLE TERMINALS. THIS CAN BREAK OFF A BATTERY TERMINAL AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE AND THE ENGINE TO STOP UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF OPERATOR CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
BATTERY CABLES WILL BE REPLACED, BATTERY DAMPER UNDER THE BATTERY WILL BE REMOVED AND THE BATTERY CHECKED FOR DAMAGE. IF A TERMINAL HAS BEEN DAMAGED, THE BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED AS WELL.
650 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 22080/81/82Updated June 10, 2026