Recall 04V023000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Defect in 2003-2004 KAWASAKI VN1500-L4
RECALL This recall affects up to 6,958 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V023000 |
| Manufacturer | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. |
| Vehicles Affected | 6,958 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-L4, 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-P2L, 2003 KAWASAKI VN1600-A1L, 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-E6, 2003 KAWASAKI VULCAN, 2003 KAWASAKI VN1600-A1, 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-L4L, 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-P2, 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-R3, 2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-R3L, 2003 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL, 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL, 2004 KAWASAKI VN1500-L5L, 2004 KAWASAKI VN1500-L5, 2004 KAWASAKI VULCAN
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE OIL FILTER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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