Recall 00V-009
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 2000 Suzuki SV650: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-009
- Reported
- January 18, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 1,458 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The motorcycle crankcase design allows the creation of air pockets near the oil pump inlet due to sloshing of the oil in the crankcase. If the oil pump draws air, inadequate lubrication to the engine occurs, causing severe engine damage and resulting in engine failure.
The risk
Sudden engine failure while riding could cause rear wheel lockup, allowing the driver to lose control of the motorcycle.
The fix
Dealers will install an oil plate to prevent the creation of air pockets in the area of the oil pump inlet.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began january 31, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact suzuki motorcycle at 1-[removed], extension 396.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki SV650 2000