Transport CanadaCritical
1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500Transport Canada Recall #1997242
Defect
On certain motorcycles, an improperly manufactured transmission gear can cause weakening and eventual breakage of an adjacent gear, with which it engages. Gear breakage can result in transmission lock-up which could cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
The improperly manufactured gear together with its adjacent gear will be replaced.
211 vehicles affectedMfr ref: MC97-08