Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 30, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/FRONTBRAKE HOSE

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.

NHTSA ID: 04V367000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 3,019

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 22, 2004

(Campaign #: MC04-08)

KAWASAKI/FRONT WHEEL

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY CONTAIN A CASTING FLAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 04V373000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 4,995

Consequence Summary:

THIS WHEEL FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 18, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/MUFFLER BRACKETS

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MUFFLER BRACKETS COULD CRACK ALLOWING THE MUFFLER TO BECOME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN EXHAUST PIPES.

NHTSA ID: 04V063000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 5,850

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE MUFFLER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 12, 2004

(Campaign #: MC04-04)

KAWASAKI/OIL FILTER

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.

NHTSA ID: 04V023000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6,958

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE OIL TO LEAK FROM THE OIL FILTER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 6, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KAWASAKI/ACCELERATOR PUMP

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGMS MAY BE DAMAGED FROM EXCESSIVE ASSEMBLY CLAMPING PRESSURE, WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE PUMP ACTUATING ROD AREA.

NHTSA ID: 04V008000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,082

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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