Model year record

2004 Kawasaki VN800-A10 recalls & problems

The 2004 Kawasaki VN800-A10 has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Vehicle speed controlJan 6, 2004

Vehicle speed control

Recall 04V0080002,082 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DIAPHRAGM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap	1	0	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Vehicle speed control
THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL AND STALLED WHILE STOPPED OR MAKING TURNS. *NM RECALL# 04V008000. *SC
Jan 1, 2005
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE GAS CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
Mar 4, 2004 · 100 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.