FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jan 22, 2003
22 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: 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.