SUZUKI TL1000SW 1997: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V133000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI TL1000SW 1997
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1998-06-29 1998-06-24 1998-06-29

Production Dates: 1997-07-01 - 1998-03-31

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17007

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE GASKET BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE CAN LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL, ALLOWING FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE GASKET.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '-1888-327-4236'.