Safety Recall NHTSA · 97E028000 Reported September 3, 1997

Kisan/headlamp modulator

Q: What is recall 97E028000?

NHTSA recall 97E028000 was issued by Kisan Technologies, Inc. on September 3, 1997. It addresses: Kisan/headlamp modulator. The recall affects approximately 156 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kisan Technologies, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 156 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97E028000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kisan Technologies, Inc.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

156

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

September 3, 1997

Defect Summary

Equipment description: headlamp modulators for motorcycles. these modulators fail to comply with the modulation frequency requirement of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

The higher frequency modulation is a "flicker" rather than a steady state-continuous "flashing."

Corrective Action

Dealers will exchange the headlamp assemblies with headlamps having the correct frequency modulation.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kisan Technologies, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 97E028000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 97E028000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97E028000?

NHTSA recall 97E028000 was issued by Kisan Technologies, Inc. on September 3, 1997. It addresses: Kisan/headlamp modulator. The recall affects approximately 156 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kisan Technologies, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97E028000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.