KAWASAKI VN800-B8 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V255000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | VN800-B8 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-07-29 | 2003-07-24 | 2003-07-28 |
Production Dates: 2003-01-06 - 2003-05-18
Manufacturers Involved: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 405
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
