| Recall Date: |
MAY 17, 2007 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
KAWASAKI VN1600-A1 |
| Units Affected: |
4352
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 17, 2007
Model Affected:
2003 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI VN1600-A1
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
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, REPEATED STRESS CAN CRACK THE TANK AT THE LOCATION OF THE TABS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Units Affected:
4352
Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
| Recall Date: |
FEB 18, 2004 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Model Affected: |
KAWASAKI VN1600-A1 |
| Units Affected: |
5850
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 18, 2004
Model Affected:
2003 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI VN1600-A1
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MUFFLER BRACKETS COULD CRACK ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO BECOME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN EXHAUST PIPES.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE MUFFLER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Units Affected:
5850
Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
| Recall Date: |
JAN 12, 2004 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Model Affected: |
KAWASAKI VN1600-A1 |
| Units Affected: |
6958
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 12, 2004
Model Affected:
2003 KAWASAKI KAWASAKI VN1600-A1
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
THIS COULD CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE OIL FILTER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
Units Affected:
6958
Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. MC04-04
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