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Kawasaki · Canada · Crit

Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter, Vulcan 800 Classic +1 more: Fuel System

Affects Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter, Vulcan 800 Classic, Vulcan 1500 Classic · 2003 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain motorcycles, contaminated fuel used during final engine inspection process may have caused deterioration of the carburetor assembly pump diaphragm, which may lead to fuel leakage from the accelerator pump chamber. Gasoline in the presence of spark or flame creates the risk of a fire and possible injury or death. Correction: Dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump diaphragm. Note: This recall is superceded by recall 04-018.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational