2001 SUZUKI VZ800 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #04V350000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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.
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| Motorcycle |
2001 SUZUKI VZ800 |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1998 - 11/30/2003 |
| Recalled on |
7/20/2004 |
| Influenced by |
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/30/2004 |
| # Affected |
849 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 1-800-255-2550. |
| Notes |
SUZUKI RECALL NO. 2067.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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View All SUZUKI VZ800 Recalls |
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