Recall 06V013000: 2003–2006 Suzuki SV1000S and 3 other models

Report received

Jan 18, 2006

Manufacturer

American suzuki motor corp.

Potentially affected

4,841vehicles

Model years

2003–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Suzuki SV10009 complaints
• 2003 Suzuki SV1000S27 complaints
• 2004 Suzuki SV1000S4 complaints
• 2005 Suzuki SV1000S3 complaints
• 2006 Suzuki SV1000S3 complaints
• 2003 Suzuki SV6500 complaints
• 2004 Suzuki SV6500 complaints
• 2005 Suzuki SV6501 complaints
• 2006 Suzuki SV6500 complaints
• 2003 Suzuki SV650S0 complaints
• 2004 Suzuki SV650S2 complaints
• 2005 Suzuki SV650S0 complaints
• 2006 Suzuki SV650S1 complaints