The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V844000·Announced 2015-12-16

Suzuki Recalls SFV650 Motorcycles Due to Fuel Tank Breather Hose Defect

Suzuki is recalling 287 SFV650 motorcycles from 2013-2015 because a kinked fuel tank breather hose could cause a fuel leak and fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that can lead to a fuel leak and fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the NHTSA rubric.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2013, 2014, and 2015 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles. The recall covers 287 vehicles manufactured between March 23, 2013, and September 12, 2014, across three specific production windows.

During assembly, the fuel tank breather hose may not have been positioned properly, causing it to become kinked. If the hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank, causing the tank to crack and resulting in a fuel leak. This condition increases the risk of a fire.

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. If the existing hose is found to be kinked and obstructed, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI SFV650
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
287

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SFV650

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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