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Suzuki AN650 Recall 05V497: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 05V497, reported November 1, 2005, 769 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V497AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEATING OF THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING ON THE FUEL TANK DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE THREADS.
Risk
IF THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED ON THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING COULD BE DEFORMED DURING NORMAL EXPANSION OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT SEALING PERFORMANCE AND FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS COULD PRESENT A FIRE SAFETY HAZARD AND RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING RING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
Notes
SUZUKIRECALL NO. 2084.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.

Affected vehicles

Suzuki AN6502005