NHTSA Complaint #10229636 — 2004 KAWASAKI VN2000 A1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10229636 |
| Vehicle | 2004 KAWASAKI VN2000 A1 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 44,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WA |
Consumer Description
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD OIL ISSUES CAUSED BY POOR DESIGN SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2004. THE MANUAL CALLS FOR 4.5 QTS BUT IT TAKES 6QTS TO REACH PROPER LEVEL THE DIP STICK. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER OIL LEVEL. HAVE HAD TOP END NOISE, IGNORED BY DEALER, SINCE NEW. AT 42K MILES THE HYDRAULIC LIFTERS FAILED (8 X $60 + $900 LABOR) DUE TO LACK OF OIL. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THERE IS A PUMICE TYPE FILTER IN THE SYSTEM THAT CLOGS UP. THIS "FILTER" IS SUPPOSED TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE MOTORCYCLE. *TR
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