If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251208-suzuki-sfv650-2013-recall-fuel-system-other · Recall date December 16, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V844000
“SUZUKI SFV650 (2013) recall — Fuel System, Other.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 16, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251208-suzuki-sfv650-2013-recall-fuel-system-other. Based on NHTSA recall 15V844000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V844000).
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. If the existing breather hose was 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 number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A49.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V844000 — Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. SUZUKI SFV650 (2013) recall — Fuel System, Other Hello, I own a SUZUKI SFV650 (2013) recall — Fuel System, Other that is covered by recall 15V844000 from Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. If the existing breather hose was 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 number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A49. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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