Recall 98V-133
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 1997 Suzuki GSX-R600 and 3 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-133
- Reported
- June 24, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 17,007 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The gasket between the fuel tank and the fuel pump mounting plate can lose its ability to provide a tight seal, allowing fuel to drip from the gasket.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a redesigned fuel pump gasket on these motorcycles.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began june 29, 1998.owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact suzuki at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki GSX-R600 1997
- Suzuki GSX-R750 1996 to 1997
- Suzuki TL1000SV 1997 to 1998
- Suzuki TL1000SW 1997 to 1998