2003 KAWASAKI VN1500-R3L Recall

Campaign:

04V023000 on 01/14/2004

Component:

Engine and engine cooling

Manufactured:

05/31/2002 - 02/27/2003

Affected:

6,958

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the oil filter. owner notification began on february 2, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.

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).

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