Suzuki SFV650 (2013-2015): Fuel system, other
Recall 15V844000 · Dec 16, 2015 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
287
vehicles affected
287
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V844000
- Date
- Dec 16, 2015
- Maker
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 287
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, other > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2013-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured March 23, 2013, to April 8, 2013, 2014 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured October 24, 2013, to November 26, 2013 and 2015 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured August 9, 2014, to September 12, 2014. During assembly of the motorcycle, the fuel tank breather hose may have not been positioned properly and may become kinked.
What can happen
If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. If the existing breather hose was found to be kinked and obstructed, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A49.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V844000?
1 model: Suzuki SFV650 (2013-2015), about 287 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V844000?
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. If the existing breather hose was found to be kinked and obstructed, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer.
What can happen?
If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.