NHTSA recall 17E044000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Reported Aug 7, 2017134,674 vehicles affectedK&N ENGINEERING, INC.Built Mar 1, 2016 – Sep 30, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
An oil leak onto the rear tire or rear brake can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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 recallkn204@knfilters.com.