| Kawasaki Vn1500-r3 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 |
