Delivery: fuel pumpRecall 05V-497 · 2005 Suzuki Burgman 650
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall 05V-497 covers 769 2005 Suzuki Burgman 650 for a delivery: fuel pump problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V497000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 9, 2005 to July 13, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.