The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17E044000·Announced 2017-08-07

K&N Recalls Powersports Oil Filters for Leak Risk

K&N Engineering is recalling specific Powersports Oil Filters that may leak oil onto the rear tire or brake, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle oil leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

K&N Engineering, Inc. is recalling certain Powersports Oil Filters, part number KN-204, manufactured between March 1, 2016, and September 30, 2016. The recall affects approximately 134,674 units.

The oil filters may leak from the canister at the removal nut area. This leak can deposit oil onto the rear tire or rear brake of the motorcycle, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

K&N will notify distributors that purchased the affected filters and will replace them 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 email at [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE recall
Manufacturer
K&N ENGINEERING, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
134,674

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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