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

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V316000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI GSX-600FK4 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-06-11 2004-07-02 2004-07-06

Production Dates: 2004-04-15 - 2004-05-12

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Notes

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