Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
VZ800
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
04V350000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19981101
End Of Manufacture
20031130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
849
Date Owners Notified
20040730
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040719
Make Campaign Number
2067