NHTSA Recall 06V013000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V013000; Date: Jan. 18, 2006
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Suzuki SV1000; 2003 Suzuki Sv1000s; 2004 Suzuki Sv1000s; 2005 Suzuki Sv1000s; 2006 Suzuki Sv1000s; 2003 Suzuki SV650; 2004 Suzuki SV650; 2005 Suzuki SV650; 2006 Suzuki SV650; 2003 Suzuki Sv650s; 2004 Suzuki Sv650s; 2005 Suzuki Sv650s; 2006 Suzuki Sv650s
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,841
Recall Summary:
On certain California-specification model motorcycles, repeated stress from vibration can cause a crack to form in the area where the liquid/vapor separator bracket is welded inside the fuel tank. This can allow fuel leakage to occur.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2006. Customers may contact american Suzuki at 714-572-1490.
Recall Notes:
Suzuki recall no. 2086. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 3, 2006
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