NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Kawasaki VN800-B8 Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Kawasaki VN800-B8 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Kawasaki VN800-B8. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Kawasaki VN800-B8 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Kawasaki VN800-B8, describing incidents dated September 2, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10043024 · Filed
CONTINUAL ENGINE STALLING AT SPEEDS OF 60 TO 80MPH. AIR IS NOT BEING SENT PROPERLY THREW THE GAS LINES. NOT PROPERLY VENTILATED. *LA
KAWASAKI/ACCELERATOR PUMP
NHTSA #04V008000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice
Reported January 6, 2004 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 2,082 vehicles
Owners notified January 20, 2004
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
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).
KAWASAKI/CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM
NHTSA #03V255000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Carburetor System · NHTSA notice
Reported July 24, 2003 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 405 vehicles
Owners notified July 29, 2003 · Vehicles built January 6, 2003 – May 18, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer 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).
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