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Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

FUEL LEAK

Action number
PE05031
Opened
Jun 15, 2005
Closed
Feb 1, 2006
Outcome
Recall 06V025000

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 06V025000.

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What NHTSA is examining

Odi opened this pe after receiving fuel tank leak allegations from eight owners.subsequently, we met with both complaint motorcycle owners and owners of motorcycles which had not leaked fuel and inspected their motorcycles. We also discussed the matter with suzuki authorized dealership personnel, requested and reviewed information from suzuki, and discussed this matter with company representatives on 11-3-05. Suzuki has decided to recall the subject motorcycles to correct the fuel leak issue.with suzuki's action, this matter is concluded and the investigation closed.a copy of suzuki's recall is attached.

Vehicles under investigation

1998 Suzuki VL15001999 Suzuki VL15002000 Suzuki VL15002001 Suzuki VL15002002 Suzuki VL15002003 Suzuki VL15002004 Suzuki VL15002005 Suzuki VL15002006 Suzuki VL15002006 Suzuki VL1500T

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.