1999-2004 Suzuki VZ800 recall: carburetor system
American Suzuki Motor Corp. reported this safety recall on July 19, 2004. It covers about 849 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 849
- reported
- Jul 19, 2004
- owners notified
- Jul 30, 2004
- related complaints
- 1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system
- What is wrong
- This campaign involves certain marauder model motorcycles equipped with california evaporative emissions equipment. When a motorcycle is parked after city driving in heavy traffic, under some conditions, elevated pressure in the fuel tank vent line can cause back pressure in through the surge control valve.
- Risk
- On some occasions this can cause liquid fuel from rear carburetor air filter box. In the presence of an ignition source this fuel leakage can cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the carbon canister with a newly designed canister and associated vent line changes will be made. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑255‑2550.
Recall number 04V350000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about fuel system problems.
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Questions about recall 04V350000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2004 Suzuki VZ800 carburetor system?
Yes. Recall 04V350000, reported on July 19, 2004, covers about 849 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V350000?
Dealers will replace the carbon canister with a newly designed canister and associated vent line changes will be made. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑255‑2550.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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