K&N Engineering, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by K&N Engineering, Inc. in 2017. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2017

August 7, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Oil can Leak onto the Rear Tire or Rear Brake

K&N Engineering, Inc. (K&N) is recalling certain Powersports Oil Filters, part number KN-204, manufactured between March 1, 2016 and September 30, 2016. These oil filters may leak from the oil filter canister at the removal nut area onto the rear tire or rear brake of the motorcycle.

NHTSA ID: 17E044000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 134,674

Consequence Summary:

An oil leak onto the rear tire or rear brake can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

K&N will notify the distributors that purchased the affected filters, and will replace the oil filters with an improved filter, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2017. Owners may contact K&N customer service at 1-800-643-6320 or by e-mail at recallkn204@knfilters.com.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 9.75

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