The risk
Under certain conditions of operation, there is a possibility of capillaceous cracks on the "neck" of the chassis, presented on the point where the fuel tank is fixed.Risk for the rider’s life in case of fuel leakage, which could eventually result in fire.
Product: Fuel tank for Suzuki motorcycles with production dates from 1998 to 2005.Type/model: VL1500W.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other burns, fire alerts in 2006
3 of the 111 motor vehicle alerts published in 2006 concerned the same risk.
| 0145/06 17 Mar 2006 | X-Trail |
| 0135/06 10 Mar 2006 | YP250R |
Who notified alerts in 2006
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Greece | 41 |
| Germany | 30 |
| Spain | 15 |
| Ireland | 7 |
| Portugal | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2006