NHTSA recall 06V-013 (06V013000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 18, 2006 - about 4,841 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 06V013000
- Also written as
- 06V-013
- Manufacturer number
- 2086
- Reported
- January 18, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,841
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN CALIFORNIA-SPECIFICATION MODEL MOTORCYCLES, REPEATED STRESS FROM VIBRATION CAN CAUSE A CRACK TO FORM IN THE AREA WHERE THE LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR BRACKET IS WELDED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
Why it is dangerous
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2006. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-013 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.