K&N recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
K&N Engineering, Inc. (K&N) is recalling certain Powersports Oil Filters, part number KN-204, manufactured between March 1, 2016 and September 30, 2016. These oil filters may leak from the oil filter canister at the removal nut area onto the rear tire or rear brake of the motorcycle.
What could happen
An oil leak onto the rear tire or rear brake can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
K&N will notify the distributors that purchased the affected filters, and will replace the oil filters with an improved filter, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2017. Owners may contact K&N customer service at 1-800-643-6320 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- K&N Powersports Oil Filter
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17E044000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- K&N Engineering, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 7, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 6, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 134,674
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2016 to Sep 30, 2016
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.