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Oil filter failure.... Complete loss of oil pressure
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x(why)z Offline
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RE: Oil filter failure.... Complete loss of oil pressure
(07-26-2017 12:55 PM)Randy B Wrote:  
(07-26-2017 08:41 AM)x(why)z Wrote:  In better news, they are going to send me a reimbursement request for all the parts I've had to replace. So far that consists of:

- x4 quarts Lucas oil ($45.00)
- OEM replacement oil filter ($14.00)
- x2 sets of EBC brake pads ($59.00)
- Brake Cleaner ($3.00)

Total thus far: $121.00

Make sure to keep receipts on that stuff.

Done! I have a file full of receipts.

(07-29-2017 07:56 AM)sourdough44 Wrote:  Hadn't seen this before. I'll be sure & steer clear of K&N filters.

Stay far away. They sent me two new ones, but they are going in the trash.

(07-31-2017 12:38 PM)Gumby 1100 Wrote:  Looks like a Class Action Lawsuit may be in the works for anyone who purchased or used the K&N 204 Motorcycle Oil Filter...see the link below:

http://www.consumerclassactionlawyers.co...ation.html

This may be for Americans only, as there was no option to choose a Canadian Province on the e-form...

I live in PA and filled out the form. I hope something comes of this. It's inexcusable considering how dangerous a failure could potentially be. I'm glad I was going less than 10 mph on a rural road.
08-02-2017 01:26 PM
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Ole Offline
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Evansville Wisconsin
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RE: Oil filter failure.... Complete loss of oil pressure
Recall on K&N oil filters

https://www.knfilters.com/recallkn204
09-14-2017 07:37 AM
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Houtman Offline
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NC USA
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RE: Oil filter failure.... Complete loss of oil pressure
I warned them last year in October at the AIM EXPO about the problems people had with the filter. I use Honda OEM.
09-14-2017 08:19 AM
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Gumby 1100 Offline
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Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
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RE: Oil filter failure.... Complete loss of oil pressure
What a crock!

This problem has been going on for well over 5 years and they are only recalling certain filters made last year: March 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016

I might as well toss the two sitting on my shelf that I was afraid to use...they are at least 3 years old.

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09-14-2017 08:57 AM
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Gumby 1100 Offline
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RE: Oil filter failure.... Complete loss of oil pressure
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RC...4-7593.PDF

Interesting Report...K&N executives are clearly trying to cover their @r$e$ from greater liability by claiming this is only a recent fault of their filter manufacturing process.

They only made 186,000 of these filters in the specified period last year alone.
However, based on the failure claims I have been reading about, some of which are over 5 years old, there could potentially be many hundreds of thousands of filters just waiting to fail.

2014 CB1100A (Canadian) #068 (Sold)
2018 Harley-Davidson Road King
(This post was last modified: 09-14-2017 01:29 PM by Gumby 1100.)
09-14-2017 01:24 PM
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decarmine Offline
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RE: Oil filter failure.... Complete loss of oil pressure
I mentioned the recall to my son. He, too, has two motorcycles and I wasn't sure if he used that filter. He suggested that perhaps people were using the nut to *tighten* the filter rather than just installing hand-tight. Using the nut only to *loosen* to remove the filter, where failure would not be catastrophic, may be a better procedure.

For those who have experienced this failure, do we know if the nut was used to tighten the filter upon initial installation?
09-14-2017 02:20 PM
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Mscb1100 Offline
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Birmingham, AL
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RE: Oil filter failure.... Complete loss of oil pressure
I was totally unaware of this problem as a new owner of a 2014 CB 1100 purchased 2 weeks ago.
I would suggest it would be nice to have a thread or link for new owners to be aware of this problem
09-14-2017 08:37 PM
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kennyw Offline
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RE: Oil filter failure.... Complete loss of oil pressure
(09-14-2017 02:20 PM)decarmine Wrote:  I mentioned the recall to my son. He, too, has two motorcycles and I wasn't sure if he used that filter. He suggested that perhaps people were using the nut to *tighten* the filter rather than just installing hand-tight. Using the nut only to *loosen* to remove the filter, where failure would not be catastrophic, may be a better procedure.

For those who have experienced this failure, do we know if the nut was used to tighten the filter upon initial installation?
Most reports I have seen mention the filter being hand tight.

KennyW
09-14-2017 09:58 PM
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Blockhead Offline
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Pittsburgh
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RE: Oil filter failure.... Complete loss of oil pressure
(09-14-2017 08:37 PM)Mscb1100 Wrote:  I was totally unaware of this problem as a new owner of a 2014 CB 1100 purchased 2 weeks ago.
I would suggest it would be nice to have a thread or link for new owners to be aware of this problem

Supports the argument to use OEM equipment when replacing vital components. If this had happened with Honda filters, most likely there would have been a recall and owners would've been notified.

Not trying to start a debate, it's just my perspective. Big Grin

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09-15-2017 02:58 AM
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paulw Offline
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RE: Oil filter failure.... Complete loss of oil pressure
Have been following this with interest. I had an engine built for my Cobra replica and the engine builder told me to never use a Fram oil filter as they failed quite often and he wouldn't warranty the engine if I did use one. Most manufacturers have switched production off shore. I will always buy OEM for all my vehicles. They may be manufactured off shore as well but, as mentioned, before they will probably stand behind it and certainly will honour it under warranty.
09-15-2017 05:12 AM
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