NHTSA Campaign 00V255000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by AMERICAN SUNDIRO MOTORCYCLE · Reported Sep 1, 2000 · 2,183 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCOOTERS. DURING FULL COMPRESSION OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, THE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, WILL COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE HOUSING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE A STRESS CRACK FRACTURE TO THE PETCOCK NIPPLE TO THE FUEL TANK JOINT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
AMERICAN SUNDIRO IS INSTRUCTING OWNERS TO CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THEIR SCOOTER REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNDIRO | MANTIS II | 1999 | 2,183 |
| SUNDIRO | MANTIS II | 2000 | 2,183 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 00V255000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.