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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter in Canada.
On certain motorcycles, the accelerator pump diaphragm may be damaged by excessive assembly clamping pressure, thus allowing fuel to leak from the pump actuating rod area. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the accelerator pump diaphragm. Note: This recall supercedes recall 03-242.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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 Note: This recall is superceded by recall 04-018.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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