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Kawasaki VN1600-A1L Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 1 model year of the Kawasaki VN1600-A1L (2003).

3
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2003
year with most recalls

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2003 Kawasaki VN1600-A1L30

All Kawasaki VN1600-A1L recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Kawasaki VN1600-A1L, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 07V216000 Reported 4,352 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank is mounted to the chassis by means of tabs that are spot welded to the tank, then braised/welded around a portion of their circumference.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on june 25, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

    Model years: 2003

  2. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 04V063000 Reported 5,850 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    On certain motorcycles, the muffler brackets could crack allowing the muffler to become loose and potentially separate from the main exhaust pipes.

    Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the muffler brackets. Owner notification began on february 17, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

    Model years: 2003

  3. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 04V023000 Reported 6,958 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    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.

    Model years: 2003

Other Kawasaki models

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.