Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

17E044000

ManufacturerK&N ENGINEERING, INC.Reported2017-08-07Affected134,674 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Risk

An oil leak onto the rear tire or rear brake can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.