2004 KAWASAKI VULCAN

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 1 TSBs

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.
6,958 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 1, 2004
Incident date: Jun 21, 2004
A FEW MONTHS AGO THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL #04V023000 REGARDING HIGH OIL PRESSURE. THE DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT THE RECALL. THIS IS THE CONSUMER'S ONLY FORM OF TRANSPORTATION. *NM *NM

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 KAWASAKI VULCAN

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS1
0607 Jul 28, 2006
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ENGINE PULLEY WEAR. *TT FACTORY DIRECTED MODIFICATION. *TT

KAWASAKI VULCAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KAWASAKI VULCAN across all model years (1995, 2010).

6 Total Recalls
70 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KAWASAKI VULCAN - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2009 1 5 View
2006 0 3 View
2005 0 11 View
2004 (current) 1 1
2003 1 8 View
2002 0 3 View
2001 0 4 View
2000 0 5 View
1999 0 8 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 1 8 View
1996 0 9 View
1995 1 3 View

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