NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Kawasaki VN1500-P2 Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-P2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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-P2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Kawasaki VN1500-P2 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-P2, describing incidents dated June 19, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10024484 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE ENGINE CAN GENERATE A LOT PRESSURE, BLOW OUT ENGINE HEAD GASKET, AND DROP 31/4 OF OIL. DEALER STATED DIDN'T DRIVE, DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *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).
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