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2007 HYOSUNG GV650

1 recalls — 8 complaints

08V071000 Feb 14, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
HYOSUNG IS RECALLING 3,292 MY 2005-2007 GT650 AND GV650 MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL TANK CAP GASKETS THAT PREVENT PROPER TANK VENTILATION.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE STALLING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE EXISTING GAS CAP GASKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYOSUNG AT 1-770-447-5571.
3,292 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Aug 11, 2010
Incident date: Jul 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYOSUNG GB250 MOTORCYCLE (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE PUT ON ANY TYPE OF TINTED EYE-WEAR THE INSTRUMENT GAUGE BECAME UNREADABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILUR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Aug 4, 2010
Incident date: Dec 30, 2008
UNITED MOTORS MOTORCYCLE MODEL V2C650S. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO DEFECTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN PARKED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE GAS TANK THAT LEAKED AT THE SEAMS AND DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP OF THE ELECTRIC STARTER WHEN THE SLIGHTEST AMOUNT OF MOISTURE CAME INTO CONTA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Aug 4, 2010
Incident date: Dec 30, 2008
UNITED MOTORS MOTORCYCLE MODEL V2C650S. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO DEFECTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN PARKED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE GAS TANK THAT LEAKED AT THE SEAMS AND DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP OF THE ELECTRIC STARTER WHEN THE SLIGHTEST AMOUNT OF MOISTURE CAME INTO CONTA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jul 13, 2010
Incident date: May 15, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYOSUNG GV650 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN OVERPOWERING SMELL OF GASOLINE AND DISCOVERED THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AT THE SEAMS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK TWICE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 3, 2008
Incident date: Dec 3, 2008
IN SEPTEMBER 2008 MY HYOSUNG GV250; PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2007, EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE STARTER SYSTEM AND WOULD NOT START. AFTER ABOUT 5 WEEKS AT A HYOSUNG DEALER (SF MOTO IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA) THE STARTER MOTOR AND STARTER SOLENOID WAS REPLACED, AND THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PICKED UP. WITHIN TWO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Dec 3, 2008
Incident date: Dec 3, 2008
IN SEPTEMBER 2008 MY HYOSUNG GV250; PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2007, EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE STARTER SYSTEM AND WOULD NOT START. AFTER ABOUT 5 WEEKS AT A HYOSUNG DEALER (SF MOTO IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA) THE STARTER MOTOR AND STARTER SOLENOID WAS REPLACED, AND THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PICKED UP. WITHIN TWO... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jul 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYOSUNG GV650. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO LIFT ON THE HANDLE BAR AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS LOOSE. HE NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT HANDLE BAR WAS SHEERED OFF, WHICH CAUSED IMBALANCE. ONCE HE ARRIVED HOME, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT HANDLE BAR WAS ALMOST... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jun 7, 2008
Incident date: Jun 6, 2008
THIS VEHICLE HAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM (STALLING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS). I HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE AND THIS VEHICLE SUBSEQUENTLY STALLED OR THREATENED TO STALL AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. ON THE DATE LISTED BELOW, I WAS RIDING ON THE FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. I WAS FORTUNATE... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations — HYOSUNG GV650

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ10001 Opened: Jan 25, 2010 — Closed: May 10, 2010
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 2007
Handlebar Separation
In February 2007, Hyosung launched recall 07V-015 addressing fractures of handlebar fasteners on MY 2006 GV650 model motorcycles.In some instances, the handlebar could then separate from the front fork.ODI received a Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) alleging a MY 2007 Hyosung GV650 had the same iss... Read more

HYOSUNG GV650 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYOSUNG GV650 across all model years (2005–2007).

4 Total Recalls
24 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HYOSUNG GV650 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2015 0 1 View
2007 (current) 1 8
2006 2 15 View
2005 1 0 View

Other HYOSUNG Models

Model Recalls Complaints
GT650 3 1 View
AQUILA 0 3 View
GT250 0 8 View
GT650R 0 1 View
MS3 250 0 1 View
ST7 0 1 View