Recall 08V167000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Defect in 2007-2007 UM V2S-650
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,145 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V167000 |
| Manufacturer | UNITED MOTORS OF AMERICA, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,145 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE STALLING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.