Kawasaki Vn1500-p2
Model Vn1500-p2 made by Kawasaki got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . 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 | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
04V023000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 06/01/2002 to 02/28/2003 | 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 |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
06/19/2003 | 1 | ||
While driving motorcycle engine can generate a lot pressure, blow out engine head gasket, and drop 31/4 of oil. dealer stated didn't drive, didn't know how to duplicate or correct the problem. *ak |