2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil filter. Owner notification began on february 2, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kawasaki nomad fl. There was a manufacturer recall for the engine rocker arm cover that was leaking oil. The dealer took the engine apart in order to perform the repair. Aft”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 6, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
“Dt*: the contact stated the stationary top part of the windshield fractured while driving 60 MPH. The service dealer replaced the affected part of the windshield, however after a month it fractured on”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 12, 2006 · Visibility
Compare Kawasaki Nomad FL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kawasaki Nomad FL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Kawasaki Nomad FL | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL
How do I know if my 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Kawasaki Nomad FL; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kawasaki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V023000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.