SUZUKI GSX-600FK4 2004: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

 
Make : SUZUKI Model : GSX-600FK4 Year : 2004
Build Dates : 2004-04-15 - 2004-05-12
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V316000
Date Owner's Notified: 2004-06-11 Date Received by ODI: 2004-07-02 Date Added to Database: 2004-07-06
Manufacturers Involved: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15
Summary:
      ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL GAUGE GASKET DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE GASKET AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
      A MISALIGNED FUEL GAUGE GASKET CAN BECOME CUT AND CAN CAUSE FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GASKET OF FUEL GAUGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 11, 2004 CONDUCTED VIA TELEPHONE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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