NHTSA Campaign 98V133000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Issued by AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. · Reported Jun 24, 1998 · 17,007 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE GASKET BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE CAN LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL, ALLOWING FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE GASKET.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | GSX-R600 | 1997 | 17,007 |
| SUZUKI | GSX-R750 | 1996 | 17,007 |
| SUZUKI | GSX-R750 | 1997 | 17,007 |
| SUZUKI | TL1000SV | 1997 | 17,007 |
| SUZUKI | TL1000SV | 1998 | 17,007 |
| SUZUKI | TL1000SW | 1997 | 17,007 |
| SUZUKI | TL1000SW | 1998 | 17,007 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V133000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.