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Motorcycle Recall - Hyosung

NHTSA Campaign ID:  08V071000
Component:  Fuel System, Gasoline
Manufacturer:  Hyosung Motors America INC.
Recall Date: 02/12/2008
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3292
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
Hyosung is recalling 3,292 model year 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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Hyosung at 1-770-447-5571.

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