2004 KAWASAKI VULCAN 2000 Recall

Campaign:

04V367000 on 08/03/2004

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

10/01/2003 - 05/30/2004

Affected:

3,019

Defect:

On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose can become trapped between the front fork and fender, with subsequent motion of the front suspension abrading the brake hose.

Consequence:

Continued use of the motorcycle with the brake hose trapped in this position could cause a brake fluid leak creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.

Correction:

Dealers will add a bracket to support the brake hoses, and prevent them from inadvertently being pushed forward into the fender/fork interface area. the recall began on august 2, 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).

2004 KAWASAKI VULCAN 2000 TSB

Bulletin:

08132004

Component:

980000 unknown or other

Summary:

Customer goodwill offer. in response to the recently announced vulcan 2000 recall campaign, kmc will be offering affected customers a free one-year membership to the good times owners club (gtoc) for their inconvenience. *tt

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