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NHTSARecalled Dec 16, 2015 · #15V844000

Obstructed Fuel Tank Breather Hose May Cause Leak

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Obstructed Fuel Tank Breather Hose May Cause Leak
  • 2013 Suzuki SFV650
  • 2014 Suzuki SFV650
  • 2015 Suzuki SFV650
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Model numbers
2013 Suzuki, SFV650, 2014 Suzuki, 2015 Suzuki
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice