Suzuki Recall 06V013000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
NHTSA recall 06V013000 · announced January 18, 2006 · filed by American Suzuki Motor Corp. · 4,841 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SUZUKI RECALL NO. 2086.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2003 Suzuki Sv1000
- 2003 Suzuki Sv1000s
- 2004 Suzuki Sv1000s
- 2005 Suzuki Sv1000s
- 2006 Suzuki Sv1000s
- 2003 Suzuki Sv650
- 2004 Suzuki Sv650
- 2005 Suzuki Sv650
- 2006 Suzuki Sv650
- 2003 Suzuki Sv650s
- 2004 Suzuki Sv650s
- 2005 Suzuki Sv650s
- 2006 Suzuki Sv650s
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.