NHTSA recall 04V008000
Vehicle speed control
Kawasaki VN1500-E6 and 6 more
Reported Jan 6, 20042,082 vehicles affectedKAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
The defect
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.
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 january 20, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.