Recall 03V255000: 2003 Kawasaki VN800-B8 and 3 other models

Report received

Jul 24, 2003

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp.

Potentially affected

405vehicles

Model years

2003–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-E61 complaints
• 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E73 complaints
• 2004 Kawasaki VN1500-E7L1 complaints
• 2003 Kawasaki VN800-B81 complaints