NHTSA Recall 04V350000: Carburetor system (fuel system)
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 849 vehicles. It affects 1999–2004 Suzuki VZ800.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V350000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2067 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Report received | July 19, 2004 |
| Owner notification | July 30, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
This campaign involves certain marauder model motorcycles equipped with california evaporative emissions equipment. When a motorcycle is parked after city driving in heavy traffic, under some conditions, elevated pressure in the fuel tank vent line can cause back pressure in through the surge control valve.
Safety risk
On some occasions this can cause liquid fuel from rear carburetor air filter box. In the presence of an ignition source this fuel leakage can cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the carbon canister with a newly designed canister and associated vent line changes will be made. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.
Notes
Suzuki recall no. 2067.customers can 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 04V350000
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.