NHTSA recall 04V023000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This could cause oil to leak from the oil filter, which could result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the oil filter. Owner notification began on February 2, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2003 Kawasaki Nomad Fl
- 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6
- 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4
- 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4L
- 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 Nomad Fl
- 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-L5
- 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-L5L
- 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan
- Kawasaki Nomad Fl
- Kawasaki VN1500-E6
- Kawasaki VN1500-L4
- Kawasaki VN1500-L4L
- Kawasaki VN1500-L5
- Kawasaki VN1500-L5L
- Kawasaki VN1500-P2
- Kawasaki VN1500-P2L
- Kawasaki VN1500-R3
- Kawasaki VN1500-R3L
- Kawasaki VN1600-A1
- Kawasaki VN1600-A1L
- Kawasaki Vulcan
All model years NHTSA lists
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V023000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.