Suzuki · Canada · Crit
Suzuki Vinson 500 (LT-A500F): Fuel System
Affects Suzuki Vinson 500 (LT-A500F) · 2005 — about 60 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain ATV's were assembled with incorrect fuel petcock inserts. The affected fuel tanks were manufactured with inserts made of polypropylene. The correct material for the fuel petcock inserts is polyethylene. With the incorrect material, there is insufficient bonding between the fuel tank and the fuel petcock insert during the molding process, which can allow fuel leaks to develop. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, where required, replace the fuel tank.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational