Kawasaki Vn800-b8

Model Vn800-b8 made by Kawasaki got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, other. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control.

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
03V255000KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.from 01/06/2003 to 05/18/2003V (Vehicle)40507/29/2003MFRKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.07/24/200307/28/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryFuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. owner notification began on july 29, 2003. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
04V008000KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. V (Vehicle)208201/20/2004MFRKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.01/06/200401/14/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryFuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. owner notification began on january 20, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
09/02/200340708/08/2003
 Continual engine stalling at speeds of 60 to 80mph. air is not being sent properly threw the gas lines. not properly ventilated. *la
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
09/02/200340708/08/2003
 Continual engine stalling at speeds of 60 to 80mph. air is not being sent properly threw the gas lines. not properly ventilated. *la

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CTNEW HAVEN06511NEW HAVEN POWERSPORTS2035623900