Vehicle recall 04V367000 · July 30, 2004
Kawasaki VN2000 A1, VN2000 A1-L and 1 more model
On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose can become trapped between the front fork and fender, with subsequent motion of the front suspension abrading the brake hose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose can become trapped between the front fork and fender, with subsequent motion of the front suspension abrading the brake hose.
- Consequence
- Continued use of the motorcycle with the brake hose trapped in this position could cause a brake fluid leak creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a bracket to support the brake hoses, and prevent them from inadvertently being pushed forward into the fender/fork interface area. The recall began on August 2, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
- Notes
- 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
- 04V367000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 30, 2004
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Owner notification
- August 2, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,019
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki VN2000 A1 (2004): 2004
- Kawasaki VN2000 A1-L (2004): 2004
- Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 (2004): 2004
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