Recall
Kawasaki Vn800-b8 — 03V255000
NHTSA ID
03V255000
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Vn800-b8
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2003-07-24
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Units Affected
405
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.