NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 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 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, describing incidents dated May 17, 2005.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10123852 · Filed
DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE THE FRONT DRIVELINE PULLEY STRIPPED . THE PULLEY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
KAWASAKI/FRONTBRAKE HOSE
NHTSA #04V367000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported July 30, 2004 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 3,019 vehicles
Owners notified August 2, 2004 · Vehicles built October 2, 2003 – May 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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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