Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V023000 Reported January 12, 2004

Kawasaki/oil filter

Q: What is recall 04V023000?

NHTSA recall 04V023000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on January 12, 2004. It addresses: Kawasaki/oil filter. The recall affects approximately 6,958 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. · N/A · 6,958 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V023000

Manufacturer Campaign

MC04-04

Manufacturer

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

6,958

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 12, 2004

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference recall ID 04V023000 or campaign MC04-04.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V023000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V023000?

NHTSA recall 04V023000 was issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. on January 12, 2004. It addresses: Kawasaki/oil filter. The recall affects approximately 6,958 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V023000 or the manufacturer campaign number MC04-04. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.