Hyosung Gt650 2006

Model Gt650 made in 2006 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 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
08V071000HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC.from 03/01/2005 to 06/30/2007V (Vehicle)329204/01/2008ODIHYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC.02/14/200802/14/2008
Defect SummaryHyosung 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 SummaryThis could result in vehicle stalling which could result in a crash and/or fuel leakage which could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will modify the existing gas cap gasket. the recall began on april 1, 2008. owners may contact hyosung at 1-770-447-5571.
NotesCustomers 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 IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
PE07056HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC.11/14/200702/20/2008FUEL LEAK / STALLING08V071000
 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.