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2013-2015 Suzuki SFV650 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 16, 2015. It covers about 287 vehicles.

vehicles affected
287
reported
Dec 16, 2015
owners notified
Jan 8, 2016

Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured March 23, 2013, to April 8, 2013, 2014 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured October 24, 2013, to November 26, 2013 and 2015 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured August 9, 2014, to September 12, 2014. During assembly of the motorcycle, the fuel tank breather hose may have not been positioned properly and may become kinked.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 15V844000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V844000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Suzuki SFV650 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 15V844000, reported on December 16, 2015, covers about 287 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 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.

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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