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  Defect Investigation of Fuel Leak

Investigation of Fuel Leak

Subject: Fuel leak
Components covered:
  • Tank assembly
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jun. 15, 2005. It was closed on Feb. 1, 2006. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Odi opened this pe after receiving fuel tank leak allegations from eight owners. Subsequently, we met with both complaint motorcycle owners and owners of motorcycles which had not leaked fuel and inspected their motorcycles. We also discussed the matter with Suzuki authorized dealership personnel, requested and reviewed information from Suzuki, and discussed this matter with company representatives on 11-3-05. Suzuki has decided to recall the subject motorcycles to correct the fuel leak issue. With Suzuki's action, this matter is concluded and the investigation closed. A copy of Suzuki's recall is attached.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 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
  • 2006 Suzuki Vl1500t

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