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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
03V255000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. | from 01/06/2003 to 05/18/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 405 | 07/29/2003 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 07/24/2003 | 07/28/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
04V008000 | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | V (Vehicle) | 2082 | 01/20/2004 | MFR | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. | 01/06/2004 | 01/14/2004 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
09/02/2003 | 40 | 7 | 08/08/2003 |
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 | |||
09/02/2003 | 40 | 7 | 08/08/2003 |
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
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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CT | NEW HAVEN | 06511 | NEW HAVEN POWERSPORTS | 2035623900 |