Large Recall NHTSA · 17E044000 Reported August 7, 2017

Oil can leak onto the rear tire or rear brake

K&n Engineering, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 134,674 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17E044000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
K&n Engineering, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
134,674
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 7, 2017
Completion Rate
9.75

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized K&n Engineering, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17E044000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17E044000

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

What is recall 17E044000?

NHTSA recall 17E044000 was issued by K&n Engineering, Inc. on August 7, 2017. It addresses: Oil can leak onto the rear tire or rear brake. The recall affects approximately 134,674 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized K&n Engineering, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17E044000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.