Kawasaki Vn800-b8l

Model Vn800-b8l made by Kawasaki got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, 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