Recalls for your 2003 Kawasaki Vn800-b8

Recalls for 2003 Kawasaki Vn800-b8

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DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 2004-01-14
Description
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.  

Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm.  Owner notification began on january 20, 2004.  Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.  

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).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM


Posted on: 2003-07-28
Description
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.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm.  Owner notification began on july 29, 2003.  Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.  

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).