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.