Hyosung Gv650 2007

Model Gv650 made in 2007 by Hyosung got 4 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, steering. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Gv650 year 2007

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 2007

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
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
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.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
RQ10001	HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC.	01/25/2010	05/10/2010	Handlebar Separation
	In february 2007, hyosung launched recall 07v-015 addressing fractures of handlebar fasteners on my 2006 gv650 model motorcycles.in some instances, the handlebar could then separate from the front fork.odi received a vehicle owner questionnaire (voq) alleging a my 2007 hyosung gv650 had the same issue, i.e., fractured handlebar retaining bolts.to explore the adequacy of hyosung

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12/03/2008	878	1
	In september 2008 my hyosung gv250; purchased in november 2007, experienced a failure of the starter system and would not start. after about 5 weeks at a hyosung dealer (sf moto in san francisco, ca) the starter motor and starter solenoid was replaced, and the motorcycle was picked up. within two weeks the motorcycle starting system failed again, and the motorcycle was returned to the dealer a second time for repair (mid november 2008). on december 3, 2008, i contacted the dealer and was informed that they were just starting to work on the motorcycle and that hyosung america had informed them that they have heard of this problem. as the dealer describes the problem the fuel petcock was left on; when not running, and fuel has gotten into the starter causing it to fail. this explanation makes no sense to me, since the start is no where near the fuel petcock or even the carburetors. if this is the case then it is a potential safety issue; as sparks can be generated by the starter should it turn and could ignite any fuel vapor in or near the internal working of the starter. i request this be investigated as a safety issue, and if necessary hyosung america be required to correct the issue or recall the product for rectification. david mcnary *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06/06/2008	4400	1
	This vehicle has a recall for the same problem (stalling at freeway speeds). i had the recall work done and this vehicle subsequently stalled or threatened to stall at freeway speeds. on the date listed below, i was riding on the freeway at freeway speeds when the vehicle stalled. i was fortunate and able to get to the median and unable to start the bike. if other drivers were not paying attention, my sudden drop in speed would have resulted in a crash, since i did not use my brakes and provide a warning of the slowdown. this bike had previously threatened to stall on the freeway and i was able to get off before it did in fact stall. i took it to the dealer for repair and this 6/6/08 incident occurred subsequent to that. evidently, the previous recall solution was ineffective in resolving the original problem. i have seen at least one blog entry that documents the same problem by another owner, who also had the recall work done and continued to have problems with gas leaks. since my vehicle was completely incapacitated by the stall and would not start, highway patrol had to get involved and break traffic so that i could go from the median to the other side of the four lane highway where i was to be towed from there. i don't know if a report was made. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
12/03/2008	878	1
	In september 2008 my hyosung gv250; purchased in november 2007, experienced a failure of the starter system and would not start. after about 5 weeks at a hyosung dealer (sf moto in san francisco, ca) the starter motor and starter solenoid was replaced, and the motorcycle was picked up. within two weeks the motorcycle starting system failed again, and the motorcycle was returned to the dealer a second time for repair (mid november 2008). on december 3, 2008, i contacted the dealer and was informed that they were just starting to work on the motorcycle and that hyosung america had informed them that they have heard of this problem. as the dealer describes the problem the fuel petcock was left on; when not running, and fuel has gotten into the starter causing it to fail. this explanation makes no sense to me, since the start is no where near the fuel petcock or even the carburetors. if this is the case then it is a potential safety issue; as sparks can be generated by the starter should it turn and could ignite any fuel vapor in or near the internal working of the starter. i request this be investigated as a safety issue, and if necessary hyosung america be required to correct the issue or recall the product for rectification. david mcnary *tr
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
07/25/2008	3300
	Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyosung gv650. while driving 50 mph, the contact began to lift on the handle bar and noticed that it was loose. he noticed that the right handle bar was sheered off, which caused imbalance. once he arrived home, the contact discovered that the left handle bar was almost just as loose as the right one. he believes that a crash could have occurred due to the loose handle bars. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 3,300.