NHTSA Campaign 06V013000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. · Reported Jan 18, 2006 · 4,841 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN CALIFORNIA-SPECIFICATION MODEL MOTORCYCLES, REPEATED STRESS FROM VIBRATION CAN CAUSE A CRACK TO FORM IN THE AREA WHERE THE LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR BRACKET IS WELDED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2006. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | SV1000 | 2003 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV1000S | 2003 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV1000S | 2004 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV1000S | 2005 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV1000S | 2006 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV650 | 2003 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV650 | 2004 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV650 | 2005 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV650 | 2006 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV650S | 2003 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV650S | 2004 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV650S | 2005 | 4,841 |
| SUZUKI | SV650S | 2006 | 4,841 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V013000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.