Recall 04V367000: 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 30, 2004

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

3,019vehicles

Model years

2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A14 complaints
• 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 20001 complaints