NHTSA campaign 08V167000
UNITED MOTORS OF AMERICA, INC recall 08V167000
UNITED MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,145 V2C-650 AND V2S-650 SERIES MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL TANK CAP GASKETS THAT PREVENT PROPER TANK VENTILATION.
Reported 04/11/2008
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE STALLING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Repair
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.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.