Kawasaki 2003–2004 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled July 24, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03V255000 · Kawasaki
Hazard
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Units
405 units
Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, CONTAMINATED FUEL USED DURING THE FINAL ENGINE INSPECTION PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED DETERIORATION OF THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM, WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PUMP CHAMBER.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Product
Kawasaki VN1500-E6 · Kawasaki VN1500-E7 · Kawasaki VN1500-E7L · Kawasaki VN800-B8 · Kawasaki VN800-B8L
Manufacturer(s)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →