NHTSA Recall 00V255000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
AMERICAN SUNDIRO MOTORCYCLE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,183 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Sundiro Mantis II.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V255000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | September 1, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 22, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owner notification began january 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact american sundiro (renfroe engineering) at 1-888-431-5666. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V255000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.