NHTSA recall 06V025000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Suzuki VL1500 and 1 more
The defect
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.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak can result in a fire.
The remedy
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.