PANZER DIGGER DXF 2002: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V097000

Make Model Year
PANZER DIGGER DXF 2002
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2002-03-26 2002-03-27

Production Dates: 2001-09-01 - 2002-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: PANZER MOTORCYCLE WORKS USA

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2 GALLON FUEL TANKS BUILT BY DRAG SPECIALTIES. THE SEAM WELDS ON THE TANK CAN LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PANZER AT 1-719-269-7267.

Notes

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