Investigation PE09014: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Mar 3, 2009

Closed

Apr 29, 2009

Model years

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Subject

FUEL LEAK

Component: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary

This pe was opened based on a complaint from a jonway dealer in land o'lakes, florida.odi found a number of subject scooters were equipped with 2-piece fuel filters that began leaking when the filter seal was compromised.odi was also aware that jonway was addressing the issue on a case-by-case basis using filters from another supplier.odi and jonway are unaware of any related fires.after this pe was opened, jonway decided to recall (09v-131) the subject scooters to install a filter from the new supplier.with that recall, this pe is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.