The problem
United motors is recalling 1,145 v2c-650 and v2s-650 series 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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact united motors at 1-800-886-8599.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized UM dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V167000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.