NHTSA Recall 03V021000
Filed by CAMPAGNA MOTO SPORT INC.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2003-01-22. An estimated 22 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH PUROLATOR PRO-FUEL IN-LINE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ARE BEING RECALLED. THE ELASTOMETER DIAPHRAGM IN THESE REGULATORS IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS. PROLONGED EXPOSURE COULD CAUSE DIAPHRAGM DEGRADATION, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REGULATOR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 31, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CAMPAGNA AT 1-845-883-7910.
Manufacturer campaign number: 145R-001
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).