Dt*: the contact stated there was a whistling noise coming from the battery. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. Upon inspection, the battery was observed to be expanded and emitted a burning smell. The battery was disconnected and the quad was loaded. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined that the voltage regulator was too close to the radiator. The dealer recommended moving the voltage regulator to the rear of the quad. The manufacturer was informed and provided a case# for further investigation.
Electrical system
2004 Vento Vthunder Electrical problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Vento Vthunder's electrical system with NHTSA - 67% of all its complaints, most recently on September 29, 2006. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical complaints
Consumer complaint regarding safety issue with the bolts on the motorcycle will not remain tight. *Ts the speedometer was inoperative, the brakes will not hold, the seat was broken, "the fading wouldn't hold," and the headlights would blow. Vento motorcycles, usa *sc *ak
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data