NHTSA Recall 03V255000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V255000; Date: Jul. 24, 2003
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Kawasaki Vn1500-e6; 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500-e7; 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500-e7l; 2003 Kawasaki Vn800-b8; 2003 Kawasaki Vn800-b8l
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 405
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. Owner notification began on July 29, 2003. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 29, 2003
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