KAWASAKI VN1500-R3 2003: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | VN1500-R3 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-02-02 | 2004-01-12 | 2004-01-15 |
Production Dates: 2002-06-01 - 2003-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC04-04
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6958
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS COULD CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE OIL FILTER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
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'.
