SUZUKI AN650 2005: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V497000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI AN650 2005
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2005-11-03 2005-11-01 2005-11-01

Production Dates: 2005-03-09 - 2005-07-13

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2084

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 769

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING OF THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING ON THE FUEL TANK DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE THREADS.

Consequence

IF THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED ON THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING COULD BE DEFORMED DURING NORMAL EXPANSION OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT SEALING PERFORMANCE AND FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS COULD PRESENT A FIRE SAFETY HAZARD AND RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.

Notes

SUZUKIRECALL NO. 2084.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.