NHTSA Recall 06V025000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V025000; Date: Jan. 30, 2006
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Suzuki VL1500; 1999 Suzuki VL1500; 2000 Suzuki VL1500; 2001 Suzuki VL1500; 2002 Suzuki VL1500; 2003 Suzuki VL1500; 2004 Suzuki VL1500; 2005 Suzuki VL1500; 2006 Suzuki VL1500; 2005 Suzuki Vl1500t; 2006 Suzuki Vl1500t
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 37,911
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, stress around the right front fuel tank mounting point can cause hairline fatigue cracks to form. This can result in a fuel leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install improved cushions that mount and support the fuel tank. Any fuel tanks that are found to have a crack will be replaced. If a tank is found to have a crack and a replacement tank is not available, fuel tank sealant will be applied to the tank as an interim repair. When the replacement tank becomes available, the owner will be contacted and a replacement tank will be installed. The recall began on February 3, 2006. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.
Recall Notes:
Suzuki recall no. 2087. Customers may also 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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