Kawasaki Nomad Fl
Model Nomad Fl made by Kawasaki got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and visibility. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V023000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | V (Vehicle) | 6958 | 02/02/2004 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 01/12/2004 | 01/15/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could cause oil to leak from the oil filter, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/01/2007 | 24000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kawasaki nomad fl. there was a manufacturer recall for the engine rocker arm cover that was leaking oil. the dealer took the engine apart in order to perform the repair. after the repair was made, the engine had loose bolts and a disconnected radiator hose. the radiator was also leaking and the vehicle would not start. the contact pushed it down a hill in an attempt to pop the clutch and start the vehicle. he was unsuccessful and the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. the contact was pinned between the vehicle and the guardrail. he sustained an injured hip. the right side of the vehicle was damaged. the purchase date and recall number were unknown. the failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 29,000. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/04/2004 | 4000 | 1 | 09/04/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the stationary top part of the windshield fractured while driving 60 mph. the service dealer replaced the affected part of the windshield, however after a month it fractured one more time. the safety issue was that the windshield could break into pieces while riding. updated 8/7/2006 - *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY | PIKEVILLE | 41501 | J&L PIKEVILLE POWER SPORTS | 606 432 8051 |