Recall 04V008000: 2003 Kawasaki VN800-B8 and 4 other models

Report received

Jan 6, 2004

Manufacturer

Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a.

Potentially affected

2,082vehicles

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, accelerator pump diaphragms may be damaged from excessive assembly clamping pressure, which can allow fuel to leak from the pump actuating rod area.

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 january 20, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.

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
• 2004 Kawasaki VN800-A102 complaints
• 2003 Kawasaki VN800-B81 complaints