1 recall across 1 model year
The Kawasaki VN800 has 1 recall affecting the 1995 model year, where a drivetrain chain side plate can crack and break, either cutting power to the rear wheel or allowing the chain to wrap into surrounding components and cause a crash.
When the side plate fails, the chain can snag on the engine, swingarm, or other nearby parts, locking up the drivetrain suddenly while the motorcycle is in motion.
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