2003 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL
1 recalls, 2 complaints
04V023000 Jan 12, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE OIL FILTER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 6, 2008
Incident date: May 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KAWASAKI NOMAD FL. THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE ENGINE ROCKER ARM COVER THAT WAS LEAKING OIL. THE DEALER TOOK THE ENGINE APART IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE, THE ENGINE HAD LOOSE BOLTS AND A DISCONNECTED RADIATOR HOSE. THE RADIATO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jul 12, 2006
Incident date: Sep 4, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE STATIONARY TOP PART OF THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE AFFECTED PART OF THE WINDSHIELD, HOWEVER AFTER A MONTH IT FRACTURED ONE MORE TIME. THE SAFETY ISSUE WAS THAT THE WINDSHIELD COULD BREAK INTO PIECES WHILE RIDING. UPDAT... Read more
KAWASAKI NOMAD FL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KAWASAKI NOMAD FL across all model years (2003, 2004).
2
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
KAWASAKI NOMAD FL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 1 | 2 |