American Recall - SV650.org

26-02-06, 01:53 PM

found on SV rider.com

Should we be worried about this.

Quote:

2003-2006 Tank Recall

Make /Models Model/Build Years:
SUZUKI SV1000 2003
SUZUKI SV1000S 2003-2006
SUZUKI SV650 2003-2006
SUZUKI SV650S 2003-2006

Manufacturer : AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V013000 Mfg's Report Date : JAN 11, 2006

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4841

Summary:
ON CERTAIN CALIFORNIA-SPECIFICATION MODEL MOTORCYCLES, REPEATED STRESS FROM VIBRATION CAN CAUSE A CRACK TO FORM IN THE AREA WHERE THE LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR BRACKET IS WELDED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.

Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN FEBRUARY 2006. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.

Notes:
SUZUKI RECALL NO. 2086. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

26-02-06, 02:07 PM

i hope they do the same for us. (my tank has little bits of rust from stone chips)

26-02-06, 02:07 PM

Been raised: http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.ph...merican+recall

But it does say "California Spec models"

BillyC · 26-02-06, 05:04 PM

California has stringent emission requirements, and all vehicles sold there must adhere to them.

The SV650 has a variant made especially for this specification, I believe it is known as the E33 model. This has a fuel evaporation system... I'm not sure exactly what it does, but I think it ensures petrol fumes aren't allowed to evaoporate freely into the atmosphere.

It sounds like it only affects the extra hardware associated with this model.

27-02-06, 11:28 AM

I am pretty sure this is the exact failure my SV tank had - James at JHS has also had it.

Under the fuel cap, there is a small hole in the rim which has a pipe welded to it from inside the tank. This hole is used to allow overflow from the tank, or water which has got inside the cap recess, to flow down through the tank and out the bottom.

My cracked, allowing fuel to gush out the tank at the cap under breaking - very very dangerous.

Nonetheless I don't think that Suzuki UK will ever issue a recall on it, no matter how dangerous it is. The US is a completely different place (and not necessarily better)

BoltonSte · 27-02-06, 11:59 AM

With the sunny state models, there is a carbon filter that is supposed to trap any fuel vapour so it is not released to the environment, maybe they used the coupling as a drain in the UK?
Possibly, because would California really need a water drain? doubtful.

Maybe worth trying to get a parts fiche of both models then if it's the ame part try arguing with Suzuki/dealer, just don't hold your breath

26-02-06, 05:04 PM	#4
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	California has stringent emission requirements, and all vehicles sold there must adhere to them. The SV650 has a variant made especially for this specification, I believe it is known as the E33 model. This has a fuel evaporation system... I'm not sure exactly what it does, but I think it ensures petrol fumes aren't allowed to evaoporate freely into the atmosphere. It sounds like it only affects the extra hardware associated with this model. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

27-02-06, 11:59 AM	#6
BoltonSte Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Back in Bolton Posts: 1,010	With the sunny state models, there is a carbon filter that is supposed to trap any fuel vapour so it is not released to the environment, maybe they used the coupling as a drain in the UK? Possibly, because would California really need a water drain? doubtful. Maybe worth trying to get a parts fiche of both models then if it's the ame part try arguing with Suzuki/dealer, just don't hold your breath __________________ Had an SV or three. Street triple R - gone but not forgotten. Now trying the lunacy that is KTM with a Superduke GT. for the pillion capability of course.

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26-02-06, 02:07 PM	#2
Last Action Pimp Guest Posts: n/a	i hope they do the same for us. (my tank has little bits of rust from stone chips)

26-02-06, 02:07 PM	#3
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Been raised: http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.ph...merican+recall But it does say "California Spec models"

27-02-06, 11:28 AM	#5
andy Guest Posts: n/a	I am pretty sure this is the exact failure my SV tank had - James at JHS has also had it. Under the fuel cap, there is a small hole in the rim which has a pipe welded to it from inside the tank. This hole is used to allow overflow from the tank, or water which has got inside the cap recess, to flow down through the tank and out the bottom. My cracked, allowing fuel to gush out the tank at the cap under breaking - very very dangerous. Nonetheless I don't think that Suzuki UK will ever issue a recall on it, no matter how dangerous it is. The US is a completely different place (and not necessarily better)