Suzuki Recall 98V133000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery

NHTSA recall 98V133000 · announced June 24, 1998 · filed by American Suzuki Motor Corp. · 17,007 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Suzuki Gsx-r600
• 1996 Suzuki Gsx-r750
• 1997 Suzuki Gsx-r750
• 1997 Suzuki Tl1000sv
• 1998 Suzuki Tl1000sv
• 1997 Suzuki Tl1000sw
• 1998 Suzuki Tl1000sw

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.