2003 Kawasaki VN1500-R3L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1500-R3L years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-R3L so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2003 Kawasaki VN1500-R3L recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could cause oil to leak from the oil filter, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the oil filter. Owner notification began on february 2, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Kawasaki VN1500-R3L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-R3L?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-R3L?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-R3L a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1500-R3L model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.