NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6 Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6, describing incidents dated August 11, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10038029 · Filed
WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE THERE WAS SERIOUS VIBRATION RUNNING THROUGH THE HANDLE BAR AND FOOT REST. VIBRATION IN THE HANDLE BAR AFFECTED THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE RIDING. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR MOUNTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK
KAWASAKI/OIL FILTER
NHTSA #04V023000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported January 12, 2004 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 6,958 vehicles
Kawasaki campaign MC04-04 · Owners notified February 2, 2004 · Vehicles built June 1, 2002 – February 28, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
Notes
KAWASAKI RECALL NO. MC04-04.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
KAWASAKI/ACCELERATOR PUMP
NHTSA #04V008000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice
Reported January 6, 2004 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 2,082 vehicles
Owners notified January 20, 2004
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
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).
KAWASAKI/CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM
NHTSA #03V255000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Carburetor System · NHTSA notice
Reported July 24, 2003 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 405 vehicles
Owners notified July 29, 2003 · Vehicles built January 6, 2003 – May 18, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, CONTAMINATED FUEL USED DURING THE FINAL ENGINE INSPECTION PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED DETERIORATION OF THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM, WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PUMP CHAMBER.
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2003. 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).
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