9999 K&N POWERSPORTS OIL FILTER Recall

Campaign:

17E044000 on 08/07/2017

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine

Manufactured:

02/29/2016 - 09/29/2016

Affected:

134,674

Defect:

K&n engineering, inc. (k&n) is recalling certain powersports oil filters, part number kn-204, manufactured between march 1, 2016 and september 30, 2016. these oil filters may leak from the oil filter canister at the removal nut area onto the rear tire or rear brake of the motorcycle.

Consequence:

An oil leak onto the rear tire or rear brake can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

K&n will notify the distributors that purchased the affected filters, and will replace the oil filters with an improved filter, free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2017. owners may contact k&n customer service at 1-800-643-6320 or by e-mail at recallkn204@knfilters.com.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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