2003 KAWASAKI VN1600-A1 Recalls (3)
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 04V063000 on 02/19/2004
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/2002 - 11/29/2003
- Affected:
- 5,850
- Defect:
- On certain motorcycles, the muffler brackets could crack allowing the muffler to become loose and potentially separate from the main exhaust pipes.
- Consequence:
- This could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will reinforce the muffler brackets. owner notification began on february 17, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 07V216000 on 05/20/2007
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 12/12/2002 - 04/06/2003
- Affected:
- 4,352
- Defect:
- On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank is mounted to the chassis by means of tabs that are spot welded to the tank, then braised/welded around a portion of their circumference.
- Consequence:
- Under certain conditions, repeated stress can crack the tank at the location of the tabs, and allow fuel to leak.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall began on june 25, 2007. owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
- Notes:
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationcustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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