Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
0
End Date Of Manufacturing
0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
18299
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20010328
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20010409
Record Creation Date
20020107
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1996 VS800GLS/T AND VS1400GLP INTRUDER MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL PETCOCK ON SOME MOTORCYCLES CAN SEEP A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF TIME AFTER THE PETCOCK LEVER IS MOVED TO A NEW POSTION.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEEPING FUEL PETCOCKS AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER.
Recall Notes
SUZUKIHAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PETCOCKS ON AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SUZUKI AT 10800-828-7433,CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.