NHTSA recall 03V255000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. Owner notification began on July 29, 2003. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E6
- 2003 Kawasaki VN800-B8
- 2003 Kawasaki VN800-B8L
- 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7
- 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7L
- Kawasaki VN1500-E6
- Kawasaki VN1500-E7
- Kawasaki VN1500-E7L
- Kawasaki VN800-B8
- Kawasaki VN800-B8L
All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Kawasaki Vn1500-E6, 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500-E7, 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500-E7L, 2003 Kawasaki Vn800-B8, 2003 Kawasaki Vn800-B8L.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V255000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.