NHTSA recall 03V255000
Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Kawasaki VN1500-E6 and 4 more
Reported Jul 24, 2003405 vehicles affectedKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.Built Jan 6, 2003 – May 18, 2003
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. owner notification began on july 29, 2003. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.