Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Motorcycle Crankcase Design Allows The Creation Of Air Pockets Near The Oil Pump Inlet Due To Sloshing Of The Oil In The Crankcase. If The Oil Pump Draws Air, Inadequate Lubrication To The Engine Occurs, Causing Severe Engine Damage And Resulting In Engine Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
SV650
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V009000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Engine Failure While Riding Could Cause Rear Wheel Lockup, Allowing The Driver To Lose Control Of The Motorcycle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install An Oil Plate To Prevent The Creation Of Air Pockets In The Area Of The Oil Pump Inlet.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19990701
End Of Manufacture
19991231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1458
Date Owners Notified
20000131
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20000118