VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILER CAN COME OFF CAUSING A LCAK OF FUEL PRESSURE OT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THIS CAN PREVENT THE MOTORCYCLE FROM STARTING OR CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE STALLING WHILE RIDING COULD DISTURB THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL RUBBER FUEL HOSE WITH A COMBINATION METAL AND RUBBER FUEL PIPE SET WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTING FROM THE FUEL PUMP.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1
SQ98020 · Fuel Hose Disconnects From Fuel Filter
Opened Oct 23, 1998 · Closed Nov 10, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
SUZUKI ISSUED A TSB INFORMING DEALERS TO INSPECT FORA FUEL HOSE THAT MAY DISCONNEDT OR BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK.
1998 Suzuki GSX-R750W Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year