| Make : SUNDIRO | Model : MANTIS II | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19981001 - 20000831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V255000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010122 | Date Received by ODI: 20000901 | Date Added to Database: 20000911 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN SUNDIRO MOTORCYCLE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN SUNDIRO MOTORCYCLE | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2183 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCOOTERS. DURING FULL COMPRESSION OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, THE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, WILL COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE HOUSING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE A STRESS CRACK FRACTURE TO THE PETCOCK NIPPLE TO THE FUEL TANK JOINT. |
||
|
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
||
|
Remedy:
AMERICAN SUNDIRO IS INSTRUCTING OWNERS TO CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THEIR SCOOTER REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. |
||
| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
|
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
||