NHTSA Recall 04V023000
Filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2004-01-12. An estimated 6,958 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN 2003 VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC, 1500 DRIFTER, 2003-2004 1500 MEAN STREAK, 2003 1600 CLASSIC, AND 2003-2004 NOMAD FL MODEL MOTORCYCLES, HIGH OIL PRESSURE UPON A COLD START-UP CAN DEFORM THE OIL FILTER CARTRIDGE.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE OIL FILTER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
Manufacturer campaign number: MC04-04
Notes
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC04-04.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2003 Kawasaki Nomad Fl
- 2004 Kawasaki Nomad Fl
- 2003 Kawasaki Vn1500-E6
- 2003 Kawasaki Vn1500-L4
- 2003 Kawasaki Vn1500-L4l
- 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500-L5
- 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500-L5l
- 2003 Kawasaki Vn1500-P2
- 2003 Kawasaki Vn1500-P2l
- 2003 Kawasaki Vn1500-R3
- 2003 Kawasaki Vn1500-R3l
- 2003 Kawasaki Vn1600-A1
- 2003 Kawasaki Vn1600-A1l
- 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan
- 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan