Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V025000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V025000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Includes 37,911 affected units, FUEL TANK INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, stress around the right front fuel tank mounting point can cause hairline fatigue cracks to form. this can result in a fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install improved cushions that mount and support the fuel tank. any fuel tanks that are found to have a crack will be replaced. if a tank is found to have a crack and a replacement tank is not available, fuel tank sealant will be applied to the tank as an interim repair. when the replacement tank becomes available, the owner will be contacted and a replacement tank will be installed. the recall began on february 3, 2006. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V025000
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2006-01-30T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel tank inspection/replacement
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 37,911

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2087
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motorcycles, stress around the right front fuel tank mounting point can cause hairline fatigue cracks to form. this can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence Summary: In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak can result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install improved cushions that mount and support the fuel tank. any fuel tanks that are found to have a crack will be replaced. if a tank is found to have a crack and a replacement tank is not available, fuel tank sealant will be applied to the tank as an interim repair. when the replacement tank becomes available, the owner will be contacted and a replacement tank will be installed. the recall began on february 3, 2006. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fkvq.kt69.zcm8
NHTSA ID: 06V025000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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