CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 recalls
Most common 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD OIL ISSUES CAUSED BY POOR DESIGN SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2004. THE MANUAL CALLS FOR 4.5 QTS BUT IT TAKES 6QTS TO REACH PROPER LEVEL THE DIP STICK. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER OIL LEVEL. HAVE HAD TOP END NOISE, IGNORED BY DEALER, SINCE NEW. AT 42K MILES THE HYDRAULIC LIFTERS FAILED (8 X $60 + $900 LABOR) DUE TO LACK OF OIL. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THERE IS A PUMICE TYPE FILTER IN THE SYSTEM THAT CLOGS UP. THIS "FILTER" IS SUPPOSED TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE MOTORCYCLE. *TR
2004 KAWASAKI KLR 650A BROKEN TENSIONER SPRING. FAILURE FOUND AT 1700 MILE INSPECTION OF SUSPECTED BALANCER LEVER MECHANISM. NO ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED. NEW AFTER MARKET UPGRADED PARTS AND TOOLS WERE PURCHASED AND REPAIRS WERE MADE.(BROKEN TENSIONER SPRING IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION). *NM
2004 KAWASAKI VULCAN 2000 MOTORCYCLE REAR PULLEY (REAR BELT SPROCKET) BEARING FAILURE. SEE PICTURES AND SHORT .AVI MOVIE WITH SOUND AT HTTP://WWW.NEWSNOT.COM/~EMONK/PICTURES/MOTORCYCLE/VN2000/V2K_PULLEY_BEARING_BLOWOUT BEARING FAILED WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE SOUTH ON I-35 NEAR CLEAR LAKE, IA. SPEED WAS ABOUT 55 AT THE TIME (DUE TO RAIN). SLIGHT SHIMMY WAS MOMENTARILY FELT IN REAR OF BIKE (WHICH WENT AWAY), ALONG WITH A PERSISTENT NOISE. BEARING FAILED AT 15,400 MILES ON JUNE 20, 2005. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN MARCH 2004. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THOUGH I CAN SEE THIS POSSIBLY CAUSING A REAR TIRE LOCKUP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHICH WOULD SURELY CAUS
DT : CONTACT STATES: MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES. AT FIRST IT WAS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE AND THEY TRIED TO FIX IT WOULD START RATTLING AGAIN. THE FRONT PULLEY QUIT WORKING. AT A CORNER OR A CURVE, AND THE PULLEY GOES OUT COULD HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 questions
Does the 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 A1 has been fixed?
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