NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 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. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Kawasaki Vulcan owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan, describing incidents dated June 21, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10080251 · Filed
A FEW MONTHS AGO THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL #04V023000 REGARDING HIGH OIL PRESSURE. THE DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT THE RECALL. THIS IS THE CONSUMER'S ONLY FORM OF TRANSPORTATION. *NM *NM
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).
Other Kawasaki Vulcan model years
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