2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6 problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6.
Recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline #03V255000 · 2003 · 405 units
Problem: On certain motorcycles, contaminated fuel used during the final engine inspection process may have caused deterioration of the carburetor accelerator pump diaphragm, which could lead to fuel leakage from the accelerator pump chamber.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. owner notification began on july 29, 2003. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Vehicle Speed Control #04V008000 · 2004 · 2,082 units
Problem: On certain motorcycles, accelerator pump diaphragms may be damaged from excessive assembly clamping pressure, which can allow fuel to leak from the pump actuating rod area.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. owner notification began on january 20, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
Engine And Engine Cooling #04V023000 · 2004 · 6,958 units
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the oil filter. owner notification began on february 2, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6 problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is engine and engine cooling.