NHTSA Recall 04V316000
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. Component: Fuel System, Other. Reported 2004-07-02. An estimated 15 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL GAUGE GASKET DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE GASKET AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY.
Risk
A MISALIGNED FUEL GAUGE GASKET CAN BECOME CUT AND CAN CAUSE FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GASKET OF FUEL GAUGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 11, 2004 CONDUCTED VIA TELEPHONE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.
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).