2005 Hyosung GT650 problems

What is wrong

Hyosung is recalling 3,292 my 2005-2007 gt650 and gv650 motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with fuel tank cap gaskets that prevent proper tank ventilation.

Risk

This could result in vehicle stalling which could result in a crash and/or fuel leakage which could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will modify the existing gas cap gasket. The recall began on april 1, 2008. Owners may contact hyosung at 1‑770‑447‑5571.

Recall number 08V071000 · Recall details

Odi received a vehicle owner questionnaire (voq) alleging a hyosung gv650 leaked fuel from a fuel tank seam.after a hyosung dealer replaced the tank, fuel again leaked from the motorcycle and it began to stall.subsequently, hyosung advised the customer that the problem could have been avoided if the dealer had followed the instructions in its april 2007 tsb.that tsb acknowledged the subject vehicles fuel tank was not venting properly due to an improperly fabricated gas cap gasket.without proper venting, the bikes would stall or the fuel tank would collapse and leak or both.on february 12, 2008, after discussing the issue with odi staff, hyosung agreed to conduct a safety recall to modify the gas cap gasket.with that recall, this pe is closed.

PE07056