2003 Kawasaki VN1500-R3L recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-R3L. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Recall campaigns
1
Total campaign units reported
7K
Fire / crash risk
0 / 1
Most recent filing
Jan 12, 2004
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Engine and Engine Cooling 1
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Jan 12, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Kawasaki Nomad FL, 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6, 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4 and 10 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
04V023000 · 7K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.