NHTSA Campaign 08V167000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Issued by UNITED MOTORS OF AMERICA, INC · Reported Apr 11, 2008 · 1,145 vehicles affected
What's wrong
UNITED MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,145 V2C-650 AND V2S-650 SERIES 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 MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UNITED MOTORS AT 1-800-886-8599.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| UM | V2C-650 | 2007 | 1,145 |
| UM | V2S-650 | 2007 | 1,145 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V167000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.