NHTSA Recall 04V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V023000; Date: Jan. 12, 2004
This could cause oil to leak from the oil filter, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
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
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. , U. S. A.
Affected Units:: 6,958
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the oil filter. Owner notification began on February 2, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
Recall Notes:
Kawasaki recall no. Mc04-04. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 2, 2004
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