Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- Manufacturer
- PANZER MOTORCYCLE WORKS USA
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2002-03-26
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2 GALLON FUEL TANKS BUILT BY DRAG SPECIALTIES. THE SEAM WELDS ON THE TANK CAN LEAK.
Safety risk
FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2002. 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 PANZER AT 1-719-269-7267.