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1997 Kawasaki Vn1500 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall

Read the complete details of this Vn1500 recall issued on Feb 09, 1978 by the NHTSA, including the number of motorcycles affected, consequence, proposed solution from Kawasaki, and more.

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• 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC

• 1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN

• 1997 KAWASAKI VN1500

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