2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL
The 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL, potentially affecting up to 6,958 vehicles.
Recall 04V023000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 6,958 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KAWASAKI NOMAD 1700 (NA) MOTORCYCLE. WHILE INSPECTING THE MOTORCYCLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE IGNITION WIRING WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE WIRE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY THE OWNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD 1500. THE REAR TIRE WAS GOING FLAT AND WENT BACK TO THE SHOP. CONSUMER THOUGHT HE HAD A DEFECTIVE REAR TIRE. SO THEY ORDERED HIM A NEW TIRE. WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH WITH 6200 MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE THE TIRE BLEW OUT. T DEALERSHIP PUT ON ANOTHER TIRE. ON THE TIRE IT STATED FRONT USE ONLY. THEY PUT THIS TIRE ON THE REAR. HE WAS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AFTER THIS ACCIDENT BECAUSE THERE WAS A 18 WHEELER BEHIND HIM. DEALERSHIP WANTED THE TIRE TO BE KEPT IT SO THE TIRE WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR INVESTIGATION. CONSUMER THOUGHT DEALERSHIP NEEDED TO RECALL EVERY MOTORCYCLE THAT CAME THROUGH THIS SHOP AND THEY CHANGED A TIRE ON IT TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY HAVE NOT DONE THIS TO SOMEONE ELSE.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI NOMAD FL
- 2003 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL — 2 complaints
- 2004 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL (current)
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