The problem
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 fix
Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. Owner notification began on july 29, 2003. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Contacts
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Kawasaki dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V255000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.