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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V071📅 Feb 14, 2008

2005–2007 Hyosung GT650 & 2005–2007 Hyosung GV650 recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

Hyosung is recalling 3,292 my 2005-2007 GT650 and GV650 motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with fuel tank cap gaskets that prevent proper tank ventilation.

💥 The risk

This could result in vehicle stalling which could result in a crash and/or fuel leakage which could result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will modify the existing gas cap gasket. The recall began on april 1, 2008. Owners may contact hyosung at 1-770-447-5571.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V071000
Manufacturer
HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC.
Vehicles affected
3,292
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 1, 2008
Built
Mar 1, 2005 – Jun 30, 2007
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V071 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V071?

2005–2007 Hyosung GT650 & 2005–2007 Hyosung GV650. 3,292 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyosung dealer to book the free repair.