The problem
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The gasket between the fuel tank and the fuel pump mounting plate can lose its ability to provide a tight seal, allowing fuel to drip from the gasket.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a redesigned fuel pump gasket on these motorcycles.
Contacts
Owner notification began june 29, 1998. Owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact suzuki at 1-800-255-2550. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (-1888-327-4236).
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 Suzuki dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V133000.
- 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.