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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.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. owner notification began on july 29, 2003. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

2003 Kawasaki Vn1500-E6

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. owner notification began on january 20, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.

2003 Kawasaki Vn1500-E6

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain 2003 vulcan 1500 classic, 1500 drifter, 2003-2004 1500 mean streak, 2003 1600 classic, and 2003-2004 nomad fl model motorcycles, high oil pressure upon a cold start-up can deform the oil filter cartridge.

Corrective Action

this could cause oil to leak from the oil filter, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the oil filter. owner notification began on february 2, 2004. owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.