NHTSA Campaign 05V497000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Issued by AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. · Reported Nov 1, 2005 · 769 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING OF THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING ON THE FUEL TANK DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE THREADS.

Consequence

IF THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED ON THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING COULD BE DEFORMED DURING NORMAL EXPANSION OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT SEALING PERFORMANCE AND FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS COULD PRESENT A FIRE SAFETY HAZARD AND RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SUZUKI AN650 2005 769

Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V497000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.