Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V009000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V009000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Includes 1,458 affected units, SUZUKI/CRANKCASE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the motorcycle crankcase design allows the creation of air pockets near the oil pump inlet due to sloshing of the oil in the crankcase. if the oil pump draws air, inadequate lubrication to the engine occurs, causing severe engine damage and resulting in engine failure.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an oil plate to prevent the creation of air pockets in the area of the oil pump inlet.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V009000

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-01-18T00:00:00

Subject: Suzuki/crankcase

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,458

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the motorcycle crankcase design allows the creation of air pockets near the oil pump inlet due to sloshing of the oil in the crankcase. if the oil pump draws air, inadequate lubrication to the engine occurs, causing severe engine damage and resulting in engine failure.

Consequence Summary: Sudden engine failure while riding could cause rear wheel lockup, allowing the driver to lose control of the motorcycle.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install an oil plate to prevent the creation of air pockets in the area of the oil pump inlet.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-y3q4_vwdf-dcee

NHTSA ID: 00V009000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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