Kawasaki Vulcan 2003
Model Vulcan made in 2003 by Kawasaki got 7 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 0305 | 07/25/2003 | 10002912 | Radiator fan fuse replacement. *tt | 10/01/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/05/2006 | 35000 | 1 | 05/24/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65mph, there was a whining noise emitting from the motorcycle followed by smoke. the contact managed to pull over and extinguish the fire. the fire erupted from the transfer case and drive train. upon initial inspection, the fire was suspected to be electrical in nature due to damage sustained to the wiring. the motorcycle was not seen by a dealer. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 25128 | 1 | 04/15/2003 |
| After a 15 mph frontal crash fuel tank started to leak. motorcycle was towed. dealership will be notified. *ak the consumer received a recall about the muffler bracket cracking. *sc | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 15737 | 1 | |
| While riding the motorcycle, consumer experienced a sudden lost of driving force to the rear wheel and immediately started slowing down. *la upon inspection of the motorcycle, it was found that the manufacturer failed to lubricate the splined coupling that went between the driveshaft output and the final drive gearbox pinion assembly. (2003 kawasaki, vulcan 750a19). *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 08/24/2004 | 9900 | 1 | 05/08/2003 |
| Rear drive splines on 2003 kawasaki vulcan 750 motorcycle were insufficiently lubricated at factory. dealer failed to check lubrication as requred at 6000mi maintenance. read drive failed (splines sheared) at 9900 miles. fortunatly rider was able to pull to side of road with out injury. rear drive was replaced under extended warranty. vulcan-riding community has noted this problem multiple times on 2003 model vulcan 750 bikes. return of failed part was requested however was not returned to consumer. | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 15737 | 1 | 10/30/2002 |
| The motorcycle's splines on the driveshaft were not properly lubricated at the factory. this caused the splines to over run, and resulted in loss of power to the rear wheels. this made stopping the motorcycle difficult. model vn750 a-19. *ak *mr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/07/2003 | 615 | 1 | 07/12/2003 |
| Rear wheel locked-up because of transmission failure while riding motorcycle. gear shift was locked-up and transmission could not be shifted into neutral or any other gear. repairing dealer found broken pieces in transmission. manufacturer was notified. the problem appears to be similar or possibly identical to recall for 2002 model year motorcycles under nhtsa campaign number 02v261000.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 2538 | 1 | ||
| Front forks are bent. dealer notified.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | JACKSONVILLE | 32250 | JACKSONVILLE POWER SPORT | 904-241-5320 |
| FL | WEST PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH CYCLES | ||
| NC | WINSTON-SALEM | FORSYTH MOTOSPORTS | ||
| TX | GRANBURY | GRANBURY MOTORSPORTS | ||
| TX | GRANBURY | 76048 | GRANBURY MOTOR SPORTS | 1 800 808 2851 |