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Motorcycle Recall - United Motors

NHTSA Campaign ID:  08V167000
Component:  Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery
Manufacturer:  United Motors of America, INC
Recall Date: 04/07/2008
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1145
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
United Motors is recalling 1,145 model year 2007 V2C-650 and V2S-650 series 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 United Motors at 1-800-886-8599.

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