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NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation PE05031

Preliminary Evaluation · FUEL LEAK · Opened 2005-06-15 · Closed 2006-02-01

Investigation

Action number
PE05031
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Open date
2005-06-15
Close date
2006-02-01
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Affected makes
SUZUKI
Affected components
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Affected model years
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Affected (make, year) variants
10

Summary

ODI OPENED THIS PE AFTER RECEIVING FUEL TANK LEAK ALLEGATIONS FROM EIGHT OWNERS.SUBSEQUENTLY, WE MET WITH BOTH COMPLAINT MOTORCYCLE OWNERS AND OWNERS OF MOTORCYCLES WHICH HAD NOT LEAKED FUEL AND INSPECTED THEIR MOTORCYCLES. WE ALSO DISCUSSED THE MATTER WITH SUZUKI AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL, REQUESTED AND REVIEWED INFORMATION FROM SUZUKI, AND DISCUSSED THIS MATTER WITH COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES ON 11-3-05. SUZUKI HAS DECIDED TO RECALL THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES TO CORRECT THE FUEL LEAK ISSUE.WITH SUZUKI'S ACTION, THIS MATTER IS CONCLUDED AND THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED.A COPY OF SUZUKI'S RECALL IS ATTACHED.

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