Recall 04V-350
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 1999 to 2004 Suzuki VZ800: Fuel system, gasoline (carburetor system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-350
- Reported
- July 19, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 849 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
This campaign involves certain marauder model motorcycles equipped with california evaporative emissions equipment. When a motorcycle is parked after city driving in heavy traffic, under some conditions, elevated pressure in the fuel tank vent line can cause back pressure in through the surge control valve.
The risk
On some occasions this can cause liquid fuel from rear carburetor air filter box. In the presence of an ignition source this fuel leakage can cause a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the carbon canister with a newly designed canister and associated vent line changes will be made. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Suzuki recall no. 2067.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki VZ800 1999 to 2004