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Safety recall · 08V071000

Fuel system Hyosung recall

HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 14, 2008. It covers about 3,292 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
08V071000
Reported
Feb 14, 2008
Vehicles
3,292
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Hyosung is recalling 3,292 my 2005-2007 gt650 and gv650 motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with fuel tank cap gaskets that prevent proper tank ventilation.

The risk

This could result in vehicle stalling which could result in a crash and/or fuel leakage which could result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will modify the existing gas cap gasket. The recall began on april 1, 2008. Owners may contact hyosung at 1-770-447-5571.

Contacts

Customers may also 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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Hyosung dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V071000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 08V071000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 08V071000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 08V071000 announced?

HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC. reported it to NHTSA on February 14, 2008. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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