SUZUKI GS1000EC 1978: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V087000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | GS1000EC | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-04-10 | 1978-04-20 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-12-01 - 1978-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7450
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FUEL TANK CAP VENT SYSTEM COULD FAIL TO VENT PROPERLY. IF THE VENT HOLE IN THE CAP BECOMES BLOCKED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, A VACUUM "LOCK" CONDITION COULD RESULT.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RUBBER RESTRICTOR PIECE WITH A NEW PLASTIC RESTRICTION PIECE AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; TANK/CAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THESE CONDITIONS WOULD LEAD TO UNPREDICTABLE ENGINESTALLING AND DECREASED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. ENGINE STALLING IN HEAVY TRAFFICCOULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
