Vehicle recall 04V023000 · January 12, 2004
Kawasaki Nomad FL, Vulcan and 11 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Kawasaki recall no. MC04-04.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 12, 2004
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC04-04
- Owner notification
- February 2, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,958
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki Nomad FL (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Kawasaki VN1500-E6 (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki VN1500-L4 (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki VN1500-L4L (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki VN1500-L5 (2004): 2004
- Kawasaki VN1500-L5L (2004): 2004
- Kawasaki VN1500-P2 (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki VN1500-P2L (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki VN1500-R3 (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki VN1500-R3L (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki VN1600-A1 (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki VN1600-A1L (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki Vulcan (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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