NHTSA recall 06V013000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Suzuki SV1000 and 3 more
Reported Jan 18, 20064,841 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Maker’s number 2086Built Feb 1, 2003 – May 31, 2003
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.