NHTSA Campaign 08V071000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Issued by HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC. · Reported Feb 14, 2008 · 3,292 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYOSUNG | GT650 | 2005 | 3,292 |
| HYOSUNG | GT650 | 2006 | 3,292 |
| HYOSUNG | GT650 | 2007 | 3,292 |
| HYOSUNG | GV650 | 2005 | 3,292 |
| HYOSUNG | GV650 | 2006 | 3,292 |
| HYOSUNG | GV650 | 2007 | 3,292 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V071000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.