| Make : KAWASAKI | Model : VN1500-L4L | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020601 - 20030228 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V023000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040202 | Date Received by ODI: 20040112 | Date Added to Database: 20040115 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: MC04-04 | ||
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 6958 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE OIL FILTER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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