Kawasaki · Canada · Crit
Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1500 Classic +2 more: Engine
Affects Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1500 Classic, Vulcan Nomad, Vulcan Mean Streak · 2003–2004 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain motorcycles during cold starts, a delay in the response of the oil pressure relief valve can occur allowing the oil pressure to momentarily rise high enough to deform the bottom plate of the oil filter. This could cause oil to leak from the oil filter and create the potential for a crash, resulting in injury or death. Correction: Dealer will replace the oil filter with a countermeasure oil filter.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational