Vehicle recall 03V255000 · July 24, 2003
Kawasaki VN1500-E6, VN1500-E7 and 3 more models
On certain motorcycles, contaminated fuel used during the final engine inspection process may have caused deterioration of the carburetor accelerator pump diaphragm, which could…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V255000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 24, 2003
- Filed by
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 29, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 405
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki VN1500-E6 (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki VN1500-E7 (2004): 2004
- Kawasaki VN1500-E7L (2004): 2004
- Kawasaki VN800-B8 (2003): 2003
- Kawasaki VN800-B8L (2003): 2003
Has your Kawasaki been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kawasaki dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.