Hyosung Gt650 2005
Model Gt650 made in 2005 by Hyosung got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2005
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
08V071000 | HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC. | from 03/01/2005 to 06/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 3292 | 04/01/2008 | ODI | HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC. | 02/14/2008 | 02/14/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in vehicle stalling which could result in a crash and/or fuel leakage which could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the existing gas cap gasket. the recall began on april 1, 2008. owners may contact hyosung at 1-770-447-5571. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
PE07056 | HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC. | 11/14/2007 | 02/20/2008 | FUEL LEAK / STALLING | 08V071000 | |
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. |