Kawasaki Vn1600-a1l
Model Vn1600-a1l made by Kawasaki got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline.
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 | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V063000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 10/01/2002 to 11/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5850 | 02/17/2004 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 02/18/2004 | 02/20/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the muffler brackets could crack allowing the muffler to become loose and potentially separate from the main exhaust pipes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V216000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | from 12/13/2002 to 04/07/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 4352 | 06/25/2007 | ODI | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 05/17/2007 | 05/21/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Under certain conditions, repeated stress can crack the tank at the location of the tabs, and allow fuel to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||